Bushfire Risk in The Hills Shire, NSW
Check whether a The Hills Shire property address is on bush fire prone land. Approximately 30% of The Hills Shire is mapped as bush fire prone land by the NSW RFS. Bushfire status affects granny flat eligibility, insurance premiums, and construction costs.
BFPL coverage
~30% of LGA
Dominant vegetation
Eucalypt forest
Data source
NSW RFS BFPL Map
Bushfire planning in The Hills Shire — common questions
How much of The Hills Shire is bush fire prone?
Approximately 30% is mapped as BFPL. The northern and western rural-residential areas — Glenorie, Dural, Kenthurst, Annangrove — are most affected. Urban corridors around Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills are generally not on BFPL.
What BAL ratings are common in The Hills?
Urban areas near Castle Hill are typically BAL-LOW. Semi-rural properties in Glenorie, Dural, and Kenthurst often receive BAL-19 to BAL-40 depending on proximity to bushland and slope.
Does bushfire affect granny flat eligibility in The Hills?
Rural-residential lots often qualify on lot size. BFPL status does not exclude CDC eligibility but requires compliance with Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019. Construction costs increase with BAL rating.
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 The Hills Shiregranny flat eligibility in The Hills Shire
Also check nearby councils
Bush fire prone land data for The Hills Shire 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.