Bushfire Management Overlay
Changes to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) mapping in the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme were introduced by the Victorian Government in 2017 following a state-wide review.
Land identified as having potential bushfire risk was added to the overlay, and a small number of properties were removed.
Check if the BMO applies to your property
BMO maps (and other overlay maps) are available on the Victorian Government’s VicPlan portal. These maps are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain accurate and reflect current bushfire risk.
To look up if a BMO applies to your property:
- Go to VicPlan
- Search for your property address
- Download a property report which includes:
- Property details such as address, Lot and Plan Number
- Utilities and electorate information
- Planning Zones and Overlays
- Areas of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Sensitivity (if applicable)
- Designated Bushfire Prone Areas (if applicable)
What the overlay means for your property
New developments
Any new development within the BMO must include bushfire protection measures such as:
- Defendable spaces
- Access points
- Appropriate siting
- Bushfire-resilient construction standards
Existing buildings
The BMO also applies to existing homes and other structures. Any modifications or extensions need to incorporate measures that improve the building’s resilience to bushfire attack.
Questions?
If you have questions about how the overlay affects your property or development plans, contact Council’s Planning and Building Liaison Officer on (03) 5422 0333 or email planning@mrsc.vic.gov.au