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Tree Regulation Information

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Sydney

Sydney Council Tree Regulations

As a general rule of thumb you can remove a tree in Sydney without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is within 3 meters of a house or building
4. Tree is on your local council’s exemption list
5. Tree is in a fire zone

Regulations are council-specific, so you will need to consult your local council TPO or the summary PDF below. To make things easier we have also made a specific page for tree removal in your NSW suburb. There you will find up-to-date information on tree removal pricing and rules for removal for that suburb.

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Melbourne

Melbourne City Tree Regulations

You can remove a tree in Melbourne without council approval when:

– Dead
– Dying
– Structurally unsound
– Proven to be causing property damage
– Is not listed as an “Exceptional tree” register

Regulations are council-specific, so you must consult your local council TPO or the summary PDF below. To make things easier, we have also made a specific page for tree removal in your Victorian suburb. There you will find up-to-date information on tree removal pricing and rules for removal for that suburb.

Now choose your local council below and view the full Tree Preservation order TPO or a summary of the document with the specific rules on tree removal.

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Adelaide

Adelaide Council Tree Regulations

In general, you can remove a tree in Adelaide without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The trees trunk circumference is 2.0m or less measured 1m above ground
3. Within 10m of a home, inground swimming pool or dwelling
4. Within 20m of a home or dwelling in bushfire zones
5. One of many trees on the exemption lists can be removed without approval

Regulations are council-specific, so you will need to consult your local council TPO or the summary PDF below. To make things easier, we have also made a specific page for tree removal in your SA suburb. There you will find up-to-date information on tree removal pricing and rules for removal for that suburb.

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Brisbane

Brisbane Council Tree Regulations

In general tree removal in Brisbane is illegal without council approval when it is not protected vegetation. A tree may be removed without council approval if;

1. Dead
2. Demonstrates obvious signs it poses an immediate danger. (Split trunks, leaning trees, etc.)

Regulations are council-specific, so you will need to consult your local council TPO or the summary PDF below. To make things easier, we have also made a specific page for tree removal in your QLD suburb. There you will find up-to-date information on tree removal pricing and rules for removal for that suburb.

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Gold Coast

Gold Coast Council Tree Regulations

You can remove a tree on the Gold Coast without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is within 3 meters of a house or building
4. Pruning up to 20% of canopy every 12 months
5. Tree is on your local council’s exemption list

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Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Council Tree Regulations

You can remove a tree on the Sunshine Coast without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is within 3 meters of a house or building
4. Pruning up to 20% of the canopy every 12 months
5. Tree is on your local council’s exemption list

See below for council-specific rules and regulations

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Perth

Perth Council Tree Regulations

You can You can remove a tree in Perth without council approval when:
 without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is in a bush fire zone

Regulations are council-specific, so you will need to consult your local council TPO or the summary PDF below. To make things easier Go Tree Quotes have also made a specific page for tree removal in your WA suburb. There you will find up-to-date information on tree removal pricing and rules for removal for that suburb.

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Central Coast

Central Coast Council Tree Regulations

You can remove a tree on the Central Coast without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is within 3 meters of a house or building
4. Pruning up to 20% of the canopy every 12 months
5. Tree is on your local council’s exemption list

See below for council-specific rules and regulations

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Newcastle

Newcastle Council Tree Regulations

You can remove a tree in Newcastle without council approval when:

1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is within 3 meters of a house or building
4. Pruning up to 20% of the canopy every 12 months
5. Tree is on your local council’s exemption list

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Canberra

Canberra Council Tree Regulations

You can remove a tree in Canberra without council approval when:

1. The tree is smaller than 12m and or with a canopy of 12m or less
2. Has a trunk circumference of 1.5m or less, measured one meter from ground level
3. Is not on the significant tree register

You will need to consult the Canberra Council TPO or the summary PDF below to see if your tree is not in the significant tree register. To make things easier, we have also made a specific page for tree removal in your ACT suburb. There you will find up-to-date information on tree removal pricing and rules for removal for that suburb.

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