DA vs CDC for bushfire projects (NSW)
A plain-English overview of common development pathways for bushfire prone land in NSW (DA vs CDC), and what typically drives the choice. Always confirm requirements with your council and accredited practitioners. Online tools for bushfire are coming soon; fire safety tools are available now.
A plain-English guide to DA vs CDC pathways for development on bush fire prone land in NSW, and how to avoid missing required evidence.
Quick answer
Whether you use DA or CDC depends on your development type, location and planning controls. If your land is on BFPL, bushfire-related requirements may apply under PBP 2019 and council/certifier processes.
Questions to ask (checklist)
- Is the land BFPL (confirmed via Section 10.7)?
- Is the proposal eligible for CDC?
- Is a BAL assessment/certificate required, and by whom?
- What documents are required for the chosen pathway?
Your minimum evidence pack
- BFPL evidence (tool + Section 10.7)
- Site plan
- Any BAL outputs if required
- References to relevant PBP 2019 sections
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- AFSS lodgement checklist (NSW)
- Links to official templates
- Common mistakes that cause delays
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FAQs
Can FireSafetyForms tell me if I’m eligible for CDC?
No. Eligibility depends on your project and planning controls. Use this page to organise your inputs, then confirm with council/certifier.
Where do I read the NSW bushfire planning guidance?
Start with the NSW RFS BFPL hub and PBP 2019 document linked below.
Official references
These links help you verify details with primary sources. (We don’t control third‑party sites.)
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| NSW RFS — Building on bush fire prone land (hub) | Open |
| PBP 2019 (PDF) — NSW RFS | Open |
| NSW RFS — Check BFPL tool | Open |