Bushfire Risk in Ryde, NSW
Check whether a Ryde property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 12% of Ryde is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~12% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Eucalypt forest
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in Ryde — common questions
Is Ryde bush fire prone?
Approximately 12% of Ryde LGA is mapped as bush fire prone land. Affected areas are primarily along the Lane Cove River and near Field of Mars Reserve.
What areas of Ryde are most affected?
Properties near Field of Mars Reserve in East Ryde, along the Lane Cove River in Marsfield, and near Denistone East bushland reserves are most likely to be on BFPL.
Does bushfire affect granny flat eligibility in Ryde?
Properties on BFPL can still build granny flats via CDC, but must comply with Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019. Most exclusions in Ryde relate to heritage or lot size rather than bushfire.
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.
See all property checks →Also check: flood risk in Rydegranny flat eligibility in Ryde
Also check nearby councils
Bush fire prone land data for Ryde 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.