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Understanding the Latest BMO Exemptions in Victorian Planning Scheme Clause 44.06-2 (Effective 14/12/2023, VC253)

In the latest update to the Victorian Planning Scheme, Clause 44.06-2 has been amended, introducing specific exemptions to streamline the planning process under the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Effective from December 14, 2023, amendment VC253 outlines several scenarios where certain requirements of the BMO do not apply. This article explains these exemptions, making it easier …

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When is a building project exempt from the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) planning requirements?

In this article we will discuss the planning requirements of the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) for building projects in Victoria, and more specifically, the circumstances in which a building project may be exempt from the regular BMO planning requirements.  When should I start thinking about the Bushfire Management Overlay? The simple answer is, as early …

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