Bushfire Risk in Hornsby, NSW
Check whether a Hornsby property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 65% of Hornsby is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~65% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Eucalypt forest
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in Hornsby — common questions
How much of Hornsby Shire is bushfire prone?
Approximately 65% of Hornsby Shire is mapped as bush fire prone land. The Shire borders Berowra Valley, Ku-ring-gai Chase, and Marramarra National Parks.
What bushfire categories exist in Hornsby?
Hornsby has Category 1 (highest risk), Category 2, Category 3, and vegetation buffer zones. Category 1 areas are closest to dense eucalypt forest along the western and northern edges.
Can I build a granny flat in bushfire-prone Hornsby?
Yes, but compliance with Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019 is required. The CDC pathway still applies on BFPL in Hornsby, provided the property meets all SEPP Housing 2021 requirements.
Need the full planning picture?
Bushfire is one layer. Check flood risk, granny flat eligibility, shadow impact, and nearby development activity for the same address.
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Also check nearby councils
Bush fire prone land data for Hornsby sourced from the NSW Rural Fire Service Bush Fire Prone Land Map via the NSW Planning Portal. Not a formal BAL assessment. Not planning advice. A qualified BAL assessor accredited under the RFS scheme must assess your site before any development application or construction on bush fire prone land.