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Bushfire Planning & Assessment
Delivering clear, actionable solutions that protect people, property, and the environment.
Bushfire Resilience Starts with Smart Planning
At AEP, our expert team draws on extensive industry experience, working alongside our in-house ecologists and arborists to deliver integrated solutions that balance compliance with effective asset protection.
With decades of combined experience, our Bushfire Specialists ensure that every project is not only compliant, but also resilient against bushfire risks. From private dwellings to regional strategic bushfire studies, we help safeguard homes, communities, land, and developments - ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.
Trust AEP to provide informed, practical guidance every step of the way.
Strategic Mapping for Smarter Bushfire Planning
At AEP, we harness in-house Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to advise our clients and create a clear roadmap for client success, maximising value while ensuring compliance and protection. Our mapping work integrates key assessments using vegetation analysis, slope evaluations, and topographic assessments to inform required Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) ratings and Asset Protection Zones (APZs).
Our Bushfire Specialists bring extensive expertise in bushfire legislation, designing tailored protection plans and risk assessments for all types of developments. Our team’s combined experience in bushfire and environmental approvals ensures a streamlined process, backed by decades of knowledge in town planning and government regulations.
With ecologists and arborists on board, we take a holistic approach - delivering practical solutions that protect people, infrastructure and the environment.
Comprehensive Bushfire Consultancy for Every Stage of Development
At AEP, we offer a full spectrum of bushfire consultancy services, supporting homeowners, developers, councils, and government agencies in navigating bushfire regulations and legislation. Whether you're planning a new development or changes to an existing site, we provide expert advice tailored to your needs.
Our specialist bushfire services include:
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Preliminary design advice
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Bushfire Assessment Reports to evaluate site-specific bushfire risks using Slope and Vegetation Profile Mapping and providing data for site assessments
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Strategic Bushfire Studies supporting rezoning proposals
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Bushfire Emergency Management and Evacuation Plans ensuring preparedness in high-risk areas
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Advice letters assessing compliance with NSW Rural Fire Service General Terms of Agreement (GTA) and Conditions of Consent for Certifiers
We prepare Bushfire Assessment Reports, Management Plans, and Emergency Evacuation Plans for projects ranging from individual dwellings to commercial and industrial developments, subdivisions and Special Fire Protection Purpose (SFPP) developments.
Whether you're managing a large-scale development or securing approvals for a single dwelling, our expertise ensures a smooth process with practical, effective results.
Our services support:
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Bushfire Assessments for Part 4 developments and Part 5 activities
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Rezoning Proposals including State and Local Government Regional Planning
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Bushfire Attack Levels (BAL) certificates
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State Significant Development (SSD)
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Special Fire Protection Purpose (SFPP) Developments - schools, aged care, childcare centres, and tourism facilities requiring enhanced fire safety measures
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Renewable Energy Developments - fire risk assessments for sustainable projects
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Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
With extensive industry knowledge and a collaborative approach, AEP work alongside clients to advise of potential roadblocks, achieve compliance, and implement smart bushfire resilience strategies.
No matter the scale of your project, we're here to ensure you can move forward with confidence. To find out the best approach to protect your development from bushfire, contact AEP today!
