Matrix Bushfire
0461559392

Bushfire Planning and Design Services Byron Shire Council LGA

 Byron Bushfire Compliance Made Clear

with Matrix Bushfire's 

trusted advice and expert reporting,

guiding you through every step.


  • Providing Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) advice, reporting and certification for owner-builders and for planning, design and construction professionals in the Byron Shire Council LGA and across Northeastern NSW.

  • Employ my Extensive  Bushfire Protection and Emergency Management  Expertise, developed through my unique set of nationally recognised BPAD and Public Safety-Firefighting qualifications. Backed by real world practical experience and knowledge, working collaboratively with you, for your project, whether  big or small. 

Done the Right Way, the First Time

0461559392

info@matrixbushfire.com.au
Book my site visit Services Page

3 Main Challenges in Choosing a Bushfire Consultant.

BPAD (Bushfire Planning and Design) services are important in New South Wales for assessing and managing bushfire risks, particularly in areas mapped as bushfire-prone Land. However, there are several challenges for individuals or organizations needing to engage these services, including:

         Value for Money

  • Planning and building projects are expensive: knowing the cost of the Bushfire Assessment before starting

  • Uncertainty about employing someone who only turns up for the income, and doesn't care about the outcome.

  • In regional areas, finding a BPAD consultant can be difficult. Long wait times and a lack of followup support and advice can delay critical assessments, increasing  costs and slowing down the entire development process. 

     Translating Complexity 

  • NSW bushfire planning regulations can be complex and use lots of jargon, leaving you thinking, "what does this actually mean?".

  • Inconsistencies with different councils applying NSW bushfire planning regulations in different ways.

  • Navigating these rules on your own can feel like trying to decode a foreign language.

       Applying the Report

  • Even after receiving a bushfire report, property owners and designers often struggle to interpret and apply the recommendations.

  • The lack of ongoing support after the report is delivered to ensure the efficient implementation of the Bushfire Protection Measures which can lead to failed compliance inspections, costly rework, or costly implementation that could have been achieved more efficiently and cheaply.

  • The lack of advice on the cheapest and most efficient ways of upgrading of existing buildings.
Expert BPAD services Byron

Matrix Bushfire is your trusted guide, doing the heavy lifting for you, ensuring you know what is needed when making the big decisions. 



Bushfire Protection Done Right, The First Time

At Matrix Bushfire, we make bushfire compliance simple, cost-effective, and stress-free. NSW bushfire regulations can be complex, but with our expert guidance, you’ll avoid costly mistakes, approval delays, and unnecessary expenses. We ensure your property meets all bushfire safety requirements efficiently, so you can move forward with confidence.

Our services save you time and money by providing accurate reports, fast-tracking council approvals, and offering smart, practical solutions that prevent compliance issues. We take the guesswork out of implementation, working closely with architects, builders, and designers to integrate bushfire protection seamlessly into your project.

With expert bushfire assessments, site specific bushfire protection measures, and up-to-date regulatory expertise, we deliver results that protect both your property and your investment. Trust Matrix Bushfire to get it right the first time—so you can focus on what matters most.

0461559392

info@matrixbushfire.com.au

Site Visit and Assessments 9am - 4pm
Book my site visit Services Page 
Bushfire Planning and Design Services Byron Shire Council LGA

How Matrix Bushfire Benefits Your Project

Bushfire Protection done the right way, the first time.

Regulatory Expertise – Our up-to-date knowledge of NSW bushfire legislation and requirements ensures full compliance, reducing the risk of costly rework, council rejections, or insurance issues.

Saves Time – We streamline the entire process from assessment to approval, preventing frustrating delays.

Minimises Costs – Our cost-effective strategies help you meet the NSW bushfire  standards without unnecessary expenses.

Peace of Mind

All of Your Bushfire   Reporting Done Right –   We deliver high-quality, fully compliant reports that councils and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) can approve quickly.

Clear upfront pricing – All pricing provided and agreed with you up-front with no hidden fees. 

Wide Service Area – Servicing these towns and surrounding areas of the Byron Local Government Area of NE NSW -Byron Bay, Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Billinudgel, Binna Burra, Booyong (part), Broken Head (part), Clunes (part), Coopers Shoot, Coorabell, Eureka, Ewingsdale, Federal, Goonengerry, Hayters Hill, Huonbrook, Koonyum Range, Main Arm, McLeods Shoot, Middle Arm, Newrybar, New Brighton, Nimbin and Tumbulgum.

Real Expert Advice and Guidance

Decades of Experience Working for You –  Expert advice from a real Bushfire Protection professional with decades of industry and firefighting experience.

Clearly Explained  –    We simplify complex regulations, informing and guiding you every step of the way with clear, expert advice.

Actionable Steps – Cutting through the complexity, translating bushfire regulations into clear, actionable steps. No jargon, no guesswork—just expert guidance to keep your project moving forward without unexpected roadblocks.


 

Collaboration & Support Every Step

With You Every Step – Seeing the job through from the planning stage through to completion.

Supporting Your Vision With Our Expertise –        Working with you to realise your vision and provide bushfire protection measures that work when you need them most.

 Part of Your Team – Ongoing support and collaboration with architects, builders, and designers to ensure the efficient integration and implementation of the Bushfire Protection Measures in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Book my site visit Services Page 


Tait Bedlington 

Lead BPAD Consultant | Firefighter | Trainer

Hi, I’m Tait. I am recognised by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS)  as a suitably qualified consultant in bush fire risk assessment. I know firsthand how complicated bushfire planning and design can feel—I’ve been through it myself while building my own home in a bushfire-prone area. I also live and work in these environments every day, so I understand what’s at stake.

My background is a bit different from most BPAD consultants. I’ve spent my career working across bushfire planning, environmental science, forestry, natural area restoration, emergency management, and frontline firefighting. I’ve been the Incident  Controller of  bushfires, led firefighting teams, trained crew leaders and firefighters, and deployed as a specialist firefighter both in Australia and overseas. When I assess a property, I’m not just ticking boxes—I know and understand how the environmental, human and built factors interact together and what works in real fire conditions, and I bring that depth of knowledge and experience into every report and recommendation.

What sets me apart isn’t just my technical knowledge and real world experience—it’s how I work with people. I believe in clear, straightforward advice, making compliance as stress-free as possible, and genuinely supporting my clients through the entire process. Whether you’re an owner-builder trying to get through approvals and construction or a planner, architect, or engineer looking for expert input, I’m here to help make things easier.

I take pride in my work, and I take my responsibility seriously. My approach is built on strong ethical principles, real-world insight, and a commitment to getting the best outcome for both my clients and the communities we build in.

If you need guidance on bushfire planning and design, let’s have a chat—I’d love to help.
BPAD services Byron

Matrix Bushfire  is with you every step of the way across the 3 key Processes

Expert guidance to navigate the Bushfire Planning and Design (BPAD) process from the initial site visit and assessment through to project completion
Book my site visit

Site and Bushfire Planning Assessment

Once you and Matrix Bushfire have agreed on the services, reporting and pricing  for your project,  we will arrange a mutually suitable time for a Site Visit and Assessment.

The site visit is essential to gather and ground truth all of the information about your project in order to identify, develop and ensure that the site specific requirements:  are effective, work as intended and support your vision; and, can be implemented as efficiently and cheaply as possible before preparing the report.

Integrate Bushfire Planning and Design

After the site assessment and  information gathering process we can prepare the Bushfire Assessment Report outlining the Site Specific Requirements for the project.

We understand that the design may go through different iterations as you and the architect and engineer make decisions that result in minor plan adjustments, as a normal part of the design process.

We work with you and your team to ensure that any design issues that arise are dealt with as efficiently as possible, ready for the final design. 

Transforming the Bushfire Ready Design into Reality

When your DA is successful and you receive the conditions of consent you will be faced with implementing the details of the Bushfire Assessment Report.

We work seamlessly with your team to advise them on how to  implement the Asset Protection Zone standards, Bushfire construction standards, access standards for fire trucks, standards for firefighting water supply and utilities.

Use our knowledge of your project and engage us to do your final compliance check and statement to provide to the consent authority to obtain your occupation certificate.

Bushfire Planning and Design Services Byron Shire Council LGA

Matrix Bushfire's Services

The wide range of expert Bushfire Assessment Report services and compliance reporting provided by Matrix Bushfire has you covered. The descriptions for each service, which can be found on our Services Page by clicking the 'Services Page' button and similarly for pricing via the 'Pricing Page' button below, will help you work out which service fits the needs of your project.

Site  Visit and Assessment

BAL Certificates


Compliance  Statements 

Single Dwelling Bushfire Report

Dual Occupancy or Secondary Dwelling Bushfire Report

Commercial / Industrial Bushfire Report

Special Fire Protection Purpose Developments  Bushfire Report

Subdivision Bushfire Report

Planning Proposals - Bushfire Strategic Planning  Report
Services Page Pricing Page
Bushfire Planning and Design Services Byron Shire Council LGA

Book My Site Visit and Assessment

This is a direct site visit and assessment booking app via Google Calendar.

It schedules a site visit straight into the calendar. By doing so you are engaging Matrix Bushfire to conduct a paid service.
Bushfire Planning and Design Services Byron Shire Council LGA

Get In Touch

Reach out directly by phone on:

0461 559 392

If you prefer to reach out by getting a real human to respond to your specific enquiry by either phone or email, just fill in the relevant fields below.

Please provide a brief description of the project and an address and/or Lot/-/DP number (if you know it) for the development site helps build a common picture to talk about, you can also upload files if that is helpful.  
Name
Preferred contact method is by....
Phone
Email
Phone E-mail Message Upload a file
Choose file
Submit