Expert Bushfire Consulting & BAL Assessments in Sydney
We offer certified bushfire reports and BAL certificates, supporting compliant developments from Hornsby, to the Northern Beaches, Hills Districts, and Western Sydney.
What We Offer
Our bushfire consulting sector is led by our BPAD Certified Practitioner, Kristan Dowdle, who has been developing his expertise in the fields of ecology and bushfire consulting since 2002.
We provide professional bushfire consulting services to support Development Applications, Complying Development Certificates, and subdivision projects. All of our reports are prepared in accordance with current planning legislation and Australian Standards, ensuring you’re always in safe hands.
Our Bushfire Consulting Services:
If your property is located in a bushfire prone area, council approval and building compliance will require a bushfire assessment.
Bushfire Hazard Assessments
A Bushfire Hazard Assessment evaluates the level of bushfire risk affecting a property.
It considers surrounding vegetation, slope, access, and potential fire behaviour to determine the site’s overall hazard profile. This assessment often forms the foundation for development planning and risk mitigation strategies.
Bushfire Reports for Development Applications (DA)
Bushfire Reports prepared for Development Applications (DA) support council planning approvals.
They assess bushfire risk and outline required asset protection zones, construction standards, and access provisions. These reports ensure proposed developments meet NSW Rural Fire Service and planning requirements and are required when lodging a Development Application on land identified as bushfire prone.
BAL Certificates
A BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Certificate determines the level of potential bushfire exposure a building may face.
It assigns a BAL rating based on vegetation, distance, and slope, which dictates construction requirements under Australian Standards. BAL Certificates are commonly required for Complying Development or residential building approvals.
Bushfire Statements
Bushfire Statements provide formal written confirmation addressing bushfire considerations for a proposed development.
They may support planning submissions where a full bushfire report is not required but compliance still needs to be demonstrated. These statements clarify how bushfire risks have been assessed and managed.
Subdivision Bushfire Assessments
Subdivision Bushfire Assessments evaluate bushfire risk across proposed new lots within a subdivision.
They review access, defendable space, water supply, and evacuation considerations to ensure each lot can be developed safely. These assessments are required to secure subdivision approval in bushfire prone areas.
Pre Purchase Inspection Reports
A Pre Purchase Bushfire Inspection Report provides an assessment of bushfire risk affecting a property before you buy.
It identifies vegetation hazards, potential exposure, and likely compliance requirements that may impact future building or renovation plans. This helps purchasers make informed decisions and avoid unexpected costs after settlement.
When do I need a Bushfire Report vs a BAL Certificate?
A Bushfire Report is typically required for Development Applications and more complex projects, assessing the vegetation, slope, and risk to determine compliance measures.
A BAL Certificate provides a Bushfire Attack Level rating and is commonly used for Complying Development pathways.
If you are unsure which is required, we can confirm based on your project and council requirements.
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