I am applying for a DA to build a house on an empty block of land which is classified as bushfire prone land. The council requires a bushfire assessment report to accompany my DA application. My block falls within Liverpool city council LGA.
I have read and heard that there is no legislation that dictates what qualification the author of this report must have. Does anyone know if this is true? The reason I am asking is, I have access to a similar report for a block of land right next door and I can amend it to suit my land. But would the council accept a DA by myself having no qualification in bushfire protection?
Alternatively, the RFS itself have an assessment kit for single dwellings but apparently not all councils accept it. Called the council to ask if they accept it, was promised a call back but it never happened.
Not really keen on paying around $1000 for something I can do myself in 2 hours.
Any help is appreciated.