Bushfire Risk in Lane Cove, NSW
Check whether a Lane Cove property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 20% of Lane Cove is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~20% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Eucalypt forest
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in Lane Cove — common questions
Is Lane Cove bush fire prone?
Approximately 20% of Lane Cove LGA is mapped as bush fire prone land. The main affected area is along the Lane Cove River and Lane Cove National Park.
What BAL ratings are common in Lane Cove?
Properties directly adjacent to Lane Cove National Park may receive BAL-12.5 to BAL-29. Properties buffered by one or more rows of houses are typically BAL-LOW or not on BFPL.
Does bushfire affect unit development in Lane Cove?
Multi-dwelling buildings on BFPL must comply with AS 3959 and may require a Bush Fire Safety Authority from the RFS.
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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Bush fire prone land data for Lane Cove 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.