Burning off

Council recommends burning off as a last resort for fuel reduction. Smoke from open air burning events can be harmful to your health and smoke can be sensitive to other people.

Even if the smoke does not affect a persons health, it can cause a nuisance to surrounding residents.

You should consider alternative methods of fuel reduction before burning off.

 

When can I burn off?

Outside of the Fire Danger Period, burning off restrictions will differ depending on what category your property is in.

Enter your address to find your burning off category

 

Burning off categories

Once you have found your burning off category, view the relevant category and information below to find out when and how you can burn off.

Urban category

Burning off is not permitted in the urban category without a permit. 

Apply for burning off permit

 

Register your burn off

If your permit is approved you must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

Register your burn off

 

What is allowed

  • Fire pits and chimineas are permitted at any time except for CFA declared Total Fire Ban days, provided they do not cause offensive smoke.”

     

Things to be aware of 

  • You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place
  • You must not, without a permit, engage in open air burning or use an incinerator
  • Permits will not be issued during the CFA Declared Fire Danger Period or on days of Total Fire Ban
  • Permits are only issued in exceptional circumstances and contain strict conditions

 

Download the Urban factsheet(PDF, 286KB)

Bushland category

Burning off is not permitted in Bushland areas in June and July.

The bushland category can burn without a permit on Monday, Thursday, Friday Saturday.

A permit is required if they wish to burn on Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday.

Burning off is not permitted during the CFA Declared Fire Danger Period or on a Total Fire Ban day.

Fire pits and chimineas are permitted at any time except for CFA declared Total Fire Ban days, provided they do not cause offensive smoke.

 

Apply for a Permit

If you want to burn off on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday you will need to apply for a burning off permit through Council.

Apply for burning off permit

 

Register your burn off

Once your permit is approved you must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

Register your burn off

 

Things to be aware of:

  • Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes 
  • Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr
  • You must supervise the burn at all times, have water available and ensure it is extinguished before you leave
  • Smoke must not be offensive or create a traffic hazard
  • The fuel must not be offensive or noxious
  • You must have three metre clearance above and around the fire
  • Please advise your neighbours before burning off
  • You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place
  • The burn must be registered with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

If you would like further information, you can find out more in the Yarra Ranges Open Air Burning Local Law.

 

Bushland Factsheet

Learn more about your category by downloading the Bushland Factsheet.

Download the Bushland factsheet(PDF, 303KB)

Rural category

Burning off is allowed on any day of the week, provided it is not a CFA declared Fire Danger Period or day of Total Fire Ban.

 

Register your burn off

You must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

Register your burn off

 

Things to be aware of:

  • Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes 
  • Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr
  • You must supervise the burn at all times, have water available and ensure it is extinguished before you leave
  • Smoke must not be offensive or create a traffic hazard
  • The fuel must not be offensive or noxious
  • You must have three metre clearance above and around the fire
  • Please advise your neighbours before burning off
  • You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place
  • The burn must be registered with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

 

If you would like further information, you can find out more in the Yarra Ranges Open Air Burning Local Law.

 

Rural Factsheet

Learn more about your category by downloading the Rural Factsheet.

Download the Rural factsheet(PDF, 292KB)

 

Related information

  • Apply to have your category reviewed if you think your property has been incorrectly categorised you can apply to have it reviewed. 
  • Read the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law Failure to following the burning off restrictions can result in penalties and offences under the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law. For more information view Section 27 Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law.

 

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