Are you thinking of clearing vegetation from your property? Check before you chop!
You may need a planning permit, even if it is to protect your property from bushfire.
The Victorian Government has made changes to all planning schemes regarding exemptions to clear vegetation to manage the risk of bushfire.
The changes affect some urban areas in Eltham, Diamond Creek and Greensborough.
Before clearing any vegetation from your property, please check our website to see if you need a permit.
The Victorian Government also has some good fact sheets that explain the rules about clearing vegetation for bushfire protection. Go to
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