Tiny Homes & Dual Occupancy Assessments

Tiny Homes & Dual Occupancy

Tiny homes and dual occupancy developments are becoming increasingly popular across Victoria as people seek affordable, flexible, and sustainable housing options.

If your property is located in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or within a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), additional compliance is required before you can build or subdivide.

At Collard Bushfire and Environmental, we provide specialist assessments to ensure that tiny homes, relocatable dwellings, and dual occupancy projects are safe, practical, and fully compliant with bushfire planning and construction standards.

Our Services

Specialist bushfire compliance and design guidance for compact and dual-living developments

Tiny Homes

  • BAL assessments to determine bushfire construction standards
  • Siting advice to minimise bushfire risk and meet planning conditions
  • Design recommendations for relocatable, modular, and alternative dwellings

Dual Occupancy Developments

  • BHSA & BMS preparation for planning permits
  • Design and subdivision strategies compliant with BMO requirements
  • Defendable space, access, and water supply recommendations

Planning & Compliance Guidance

  • Advice under AS 3959:2018 and the Building Code of Australia
  • Support with local council planning controls and CFA requirements
  • Step-by-step guidance from site assessment to permit approval

Why It Matters

  • Compliance is Mandatory: Projects in BPAs and BMOs require bushfire assessments & documentation
  • Cost & Time Savings: Early advice prevents costly redesigns or delays
  • Safety Assurance: Proper siting and BAL compliance keep occupants safe
  • Future-Proofing: Meets today’s standards and supports long-term resilience

Example Projects

  • Relocatable tiny home on rural land in a BPA with BAL-29 requirements
  • Dual occupancy subdivision in a regional town requiring BMS and CFA-approved defendable space
  • Siting & design advice for modular units in a tourism development

Why Choose Us?

Proven expertise, trusted by clients across Victoria and nationally

25+ Years’ Experience

Decades of bushfire, land, and environmental management expertise.

Advanced GIS Technology

We combine practical fieldwork with cutting-edge mapping tools.

Tailored Solutions

Outputs customised for compliance, planning, and operational needs.

Trusted Nationwide

Developers, councils, and landholders rely on us across Australia.

Ready to work together?

Contact us today to arrange a Tiny Home or Dual Occupancy Assessment and ensure your project is safe, compliant, and ready for approval.

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