Apply for a commercial permit to burn

Commercial permits to burn are required for any non-residential property that may need to undertake fuel reduction works.

Commercial permits are required for:

golf courses
tennis clubs
football clubs
schools
any commercial land or property where there is no residential dwelling.

Applications for a permit to burn opened on 1 May 2024 and will expire on 30 November 2024 or at declaration of the Fire Danger Period whichever is sooner.

It is your responsibility as the permit holder to check the CFA website each time before you start burning to ensure the fire danger period has not yet been declared.

Apply online

Step 1.Understand your responsibilities

Please make sure you read the eligibility and permit conditions before you apply. Permit to burn application fees are non-refundable even if your application is rejected.

Step 2.Submit your application

Apply online

Please have a Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card ready to pay the registration fee (Amex/Diners cards not accepted online).

Step 3.What happens next?

Successful permit applications are sent to your nominated email address within 21 days. If you do not have an email address or would prefer a physical copy posted out, please call us on 1300 322 322.

We will contact you to arrange a time to inspect your property (if required).

Unsuccessful permit applications can be appealed by emailing the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer at info@frankston.vic.gov.au.