Enquiries
Ph:
(03) 9705 5200
Fax: (03) 9704 9544
Email: caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au
Web: www.casey.vic.gov.au
ABN: 43 320 295 742
TIS: 131450
NRS: 133677
Permit Application
To Burn
City of Casey Community Local Law 2/2010
Things you should know before applying
Are you applying during a declared Fire Danger Period?
If yes, you need to apply to the Country Fire Authority (CFA). Usually every year, in the lead up to the fire season, the CFA
declares a Fire Danger Period for each municipality (shire or council). During a declared Fire Danger Period, it is Council’s procedure
not to issue Permits to Burn. Before starting this application you should make sure a fire danger period is not declared for the City of
Casey. If it is, and you seek to burn off during this time, go to the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call the CFA on (03) 9767 1800.
Are you eligible for a Permit to Burn?
Generally, Council only issues Permits to Burn:
 for the purposes of fire prevention, intended to reduce sources of ignition and vegetation in the case of an oncoming fire;
or
 for agricultural purposes;
and then only to:
 properties in a bushfire prone area or bushfire management overlay. Properties in a built-up area, including most urban residential
properties, are generally not granted a Permit to Burn. Instead, Council promotes other waste disposal methods such as two free
hard waste collections per household each year. For further information on waste disposal options go to www.casey.vic.gov.au or
call Council on 9705 5200.
In Casey, no permits to undertake burns will be issued:
 on total fire ban or smog alert days; or
 to burn in an incinerator; or
 to burn any of the following materials or substances:
o Rubber or plastic material including tyres;
o Treated/painted timber;
o Petroleum, oil or hydrocarbon based substances;
o Paint or receptacles that contained paint;
o Manufactured chemicals;
o Food wastes;
o Wet and/or green vegetation and other materials that cause
excessive smoke;
o Any other offensive; odour causing; or noxious substances;
o Materials containing asbestos.
Pile size and placement restrictions
There are restrictions on burn pile sizes and placement of piles near property lines. It is recommended you do not start building or
placing piles until your permit has been granted.
Other information about this application
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Your application should be made a minimum of 3 weeks before the proposed burn-off date and must include the information
specified in the application checklist.
There is no fee to apply.
Application checklist
To be eligible for a permit, you must provide certain information specified in this checklist. Not providing the information will result in a
delay or non-approval of your permit application.
Site plan. You must provide a site plan in the template provided in question 9. Photographs may also be submitted to support
your application.
Land owner approval. If you are not the owner of the land/property, you must have approval from the land owner and provide
their name and contact number. Council may contact the land owner to verify.
How to lodge your application
You can lodge your application:
By email caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au
By post
City of Casey, PO Box 1000, Narre Warren VIC 3805.
In person Bring your application to:
Civic Centre Magid Drive, Narre Warren Vic 3805. 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Cranbourne Customer Service Centre Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
9am-midday, Saturday.
Narre Warren South Customer Service Centre Shop 8, Amberly Park Shopping Centre, 101 Seebeck Drive,
Narre Warren South. 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. 9am-midday, Saturday.
Offices not open on public holidays.
Privacy
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and used for the specified
purpose. You can access your personal information by contacting Council’s Privacy Officer on 9705 5200.
Enquiries
Ph:
(03) 9705 5200
Fax: (03) 9704 9544
Email: caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au
Web: www.casey.vic.gov.au
ABN: 43 320 295 742
Permit Application
TIS: 131450
NRS: 133677
To Burn
City of Casey Community Local Law 2/2010
Office use only Application received (date)
Applicant’s details
1.
2.
3.
Are you an individual or a company/organisation?
Individual .............................
 Go to question 3.
Company/organisation ........
 Go to question 2.
Name of company or organisation
ABN
Authorised representative (the person who will oversee the burn activities)
Surname
Given names
Job/role title (if company or organisation)
Street address (must be a street address. PO boxes not accepted)
Suburb
Postcode
Telephone (BH)
4.
Mobile
Email
If granted, how would you like to receive your permit?
By email
By post
Property/Location details
5.
Address where you propose to undertake the burning
Same as address above
or specify different address below (must be a street address. PO boxes not accepted)
Suburb
6.
Postcode
Are you the owner of the land/property for which you are seeking the permit?
Yes
 Go to question 7.
No
 You must have obtained approval from the land owner to undertake the proposed burn on their property
Name of land owner
Contact telephone (BH)
Burn details
7.
What are you proposing to burn? Choose all that apply
Grass
Stubble
Weeds
Other (please specify)
8.
When are you proposing to burn?
Period or dates
Shrubs/Undergrowth
Cuttings
Trees
Tree stumps
Site plan (all applicants must complete this section)
9.
You must provide a site plan using the template below.
Using the symbols below, show the location of:
 all houses/dwellings, sheds, garages and water sources (taps, tanks, dams etc) on your property; and
 where the proposed burn will take place.
If completing the diagram on screen, you can copy and paste the symbols and resize accordingly. If drawing the diagram by hand you
can resize the symbols to suit your needs. If re-sized, all symbols still need to be identifiable.
If the space provided is insufficient, attach a separate diagram using the same template and symbols.
Symbols House/Dwelling =
Garage/Shed =
Water Source =
Proposed burn location/s =
Street frontage of your property
Applicant declaration
10. By lodging this application you declare that:
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You are the applicant or are authorised by the applicant to lodge this application.
The information provided in this application form and any attachments is true and correct. You understand it is an offence to
provide false information and penalties apply.
If you are not the land owner of the property to which this application applies, you have sought and obtained approval from
the land owner to apply for and carry out the burn activities in this application.
If required, you have obtained or will obtain all necessary planning and other permits under legislation.
If the permit is granted, you will comply with all permit conditions and the City of Casey Community Local Law 2/2010.
Checklist
Remember, your application cannot be processed without the information specified in the checklist on the first
page of this form.
What happens next?
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Council will consider your application. You may be required to provide further information.
A Council Officer may contact you to arrange a visit to the property to determine whether to grant a permit.
If approved, your permit will be sent to you. If your permit is not approved, Council will contact you.
All other relevant/applicable permits, including planning permits must be obtained prior to burning.