Restricted Burning Time: 1 April - 31 May, 1 October - 30 November
During this time, property owners and occupiers within areas zoned as rural, are permitted to conduct burning activities on their properties but must have a City of Cockburn issued permit to burn before starting.
Owners and occupiers can burn leaves, tree branches, and other dry vegetation in piles no larger than 1m³ in size without a permit, subject to the following conditions:
- No flammable material (other than that being burned) is to be within 5 metres of the fire at any time while the fire is burning
- The fire is lit between 6pm and 11pm and is completely extinguished before midnight on the same day
- At least one person is present at the site of the fire at all times until it is completely extinguished
- When the fire is no longer required, the person ensures that the fire is completely extinguished by the application of water or earth.
If you would like to burn piles larger than 1m³ or outside of the 6pm - 11pm time then you will need to apply for a permit.
Please note: You cannot burn at all if the Fire Danger Rating is declared as High, Extreme or Catastrophic or there is a Total Fire Ban. The above burning times can vary at the Council’s discretion and any changes will be communicated on our homepage and Facebook.
How to cook in your backyard safely
You can light a fire in your backyard, such as in a fire pit using wood or heat beads or wood-fired pizza oven, for cooking purposes only in both Rural and non-rural areas. However, the fire must not cause excessive smoke, irritation or annoyance to others. These appliances must not be used during Total Fire Bans or on days when the Fire Danger Rating is High, Extreme or Catastrophic.
For everyone’s safety, always supervise the fire while cooking and make sure it’s fully extinguished once you’re done.
Gas BBQs can be used at any time of the year.