Permits to Burn

During the Declared Fire Danger Period open air burning is prohibited without a written Permit from the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer. (Penalties of up to $5,372 or 12 months imprisonment or BOTH can apply.)

Any landowner intending to apply for a Permit to Burn must do so on the prescribed form, available from Council offices or on the internet. Forms must be fully completed and signed prior to lodgment. A minimum of 4 working days is required for assessment prior to issue.

To view the Permit to Burn application form, please click here.

Applications can be made in person at the Shire Offices 25 Grossmans Rd Torquay, posted to Surf Coast Shire PO Box 350 Torquay, faxed to 5261 7131 or emailed to fireprevention@surfcoast.vic.gov.au