Permit to Light a Fire - Cardinia Shire Council - VIC - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You might need a permit to burn any material or light a fire. This applies to burning in the open and burning material in an incinerator.

This permit may be required for burning on public and private land.

You may be required to apply directly to the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

Other restrictions may apply in periods of high fire danger depending on your council.

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

A separate permit from State fire authorities may be required during high fire seasons.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	$200.00	Fees for 2025-26

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Burning Off Permit Application (Online Version) (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Check. Apply. Notify. (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Permit to Burn Application - DOC (Opens in new window)

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Can I or Can't I? (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Fire Restriction Dates (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Open Air Burning Policy - PDF (Opens in new window)

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Community Local Law 2024

Your application must be in the form approved by council and accompanied by the required fee.

Cardinia Shire Council

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Local Laws Officer

Cardinia Shire Council
Victoria
Mailing address:	20 Siding Avenue Officer, Victoria 3809
Mailing address:	PO BOX 7 Pakenham, Victoria 3810
Phone:	1300 787 624
Fax:	03 5941 3784
Email:	mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Website:	Cardinia Shire Council (Opens in new window)