Release of version 1.2 – Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas
The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas have been updated. The changes are outlined in the summary table at the front of the guidelines and include: • Clearer definitions provided on what constitutes a vulnerable land use and the information required to be provided in an emergency evacuation plan. • Appendix Two -...
Read MoreUpdated Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas (May 2017)
The latest Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas released 31st May 2017, updating the areas of Western Australia where bushfire risk may need to be assessed as part of planning and building applications. For people developing or building properties, inclusion in the bushfire prone areas of the map may mean...
Read MoreBPP Staff Deliver “Bushfire Fuel Load Assessment” Training in the South West
Mike Scott (Bushfire Prone Planning Director) and Sean Winter (Bushfire Consultant) have been been recognised for there training efforts in the latest edition of the WALGA "Enviro News" Issue 4 - April 2017 Newsletter. Below is an excerpt from the newsletter - April 2017 The training was offered in two formats: a...
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning Senior Bushfire Consultant attends the University of Melbourne’s Bushfire & Climate course
Senior Bushfire Consultant Alex Aitken, attended the short course ‘Bushfire & Climate’ held last month at the University of Melbourne in Creswick at their Victorian School of Forestry. The course was run by Dr Trent Penman and covered a broad range of topics including; fundamentals of bushfire behaviour, fuel characteristics...
Read MoreBPP Staff Present At WALGA Bushfire Planning and Biodiversity Management Forum (Perth)
Kathy Nastov (Bushfire Prone Planning Director and FPA Australia Level 3 BPAD Accredited Consultant) delivered a short presentation at the WALGA Bushfire Planning and Biodiversity Management forum held yesterday at the Curtin Technology Park in Bentley. Kathy presented on the Bushfire risk assessment for Mundaring Sports stadium to a room of...
Read MoreRelease of version 1.1 of Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas
The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas have been updated. The changes are outlined in the summary table at the front of the guidelines and include: • ‘Minor development’ (as defined in State Planning Policy 3.7 Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas) in an area of BAL-40 or BAL-FZ is no longer a...
Read MoreUpdate of the Bushfire Prone Planning 2017 Website
Bushfire Prone Planning (BPP) has revamped its existing website as a boost to the start of the 2017 New Year. New features include the offering of services from Level 1, 2 and 3 BPAD Accredited Bushfire Consultants and the establishment of the Three regional offices in Western Australia (Bunbury, Margaret...
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning staff recognised in FIRE Australia Magazine
Fire Australia is the flagship publication of Fire Protection Association Australia, providing the main vehicle for distribution of information on fire protection and fire safety to all members and related stakeholders. 2 Bushfire Prone Planning staff members have achieved BPAD Level 3 Accreditation with FPA Australia. Mike Scott – BPP Company Director...
Read MoreDoes your project require the use of a Level 3 BPAD Practitioner?
What can Bushfire Prone Planning Offer? Bushfire Prone Planning have two Level 3 Practitioners to assist with your project. Our Level 3 Accredited Practitioners can also provide Alternative Solutions, Performance Based Solutions and can undertake AS3959 BAL Method 2 Assessments, all of which can only be done by a Level 3 Practitioner. We...
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning Recognised at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2016
Bushfire Prone Planning are proud recipients of the Harry Marryatt Company of the Year 1-49 Employees Award at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2016 presented by the FPA Australia. Kathy Nastov (BPP Director) accepted the national award on behalf of Bushfire Prone Planning. The Awards were presented at a Gala event...
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