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Category: Council Regulations & Permits

The removal of trees from private property in Australia needs to follow strict guidelines as outlined by each Council’s Tree Preservation Orders TPO’s. We have an extensive list of each Council’s TPO and a summary of which trees you may and may not remove without direct approval from the Council.

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Tree removal Redland City Brisbane 2

Redland city council has strict regulations when it comes to the removal of trees on private property. Below we have outlined those rules as a summary of their regulations. Do I need council approval to remove a tree? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? You can remove trees in Redlands Brisbane from your […]

tree removal prospect council tree expert on a tall tree

Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]

tree removal Norwood Payneham And St Peters Council use of crane

Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]

tree remocal Pittwater Council man using power saw on a tree

Can I remove a tree in Pittwater Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? Tree maybe be removed without a council permit if; You do not require Council permission to remove trees on your property where the tree is; Under 5 metres in height On the Exempt Tree Species […]

tree removal North Sydney tree surgeon on a tree

Can I remove a tree in North Sydney Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? Trees can be removed without council consent if they: Any vegetation is more than 5m tall on the site of a heritage item. Any other tree with a height of 10m, a crown width […]

tree removal Penrith council man cuttiing a tree

Can I remove a tree in Penrith Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? The tree can be removed without council approval if; You do not require Council permission to remove trees on your property where Residential areas The trunk is located within 2m of an external enclosing wall […]

tree removal Newcastle Council tree examination

Can I remove a tree in Newcastle Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? There are some instances where approval is not required for the removal of trees. To remove a tree without approval you must meet one of the following criteria – the tree must: Be located within […]

tree removal Mosman council cuttiing tree

Can I remove a tree in Mosman without a council permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree in Mosman NSW without a Council Permit, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? Tree removal is possible without council approval if; It is 5m or less in height; or Has a circumference of 450mm (150mm […]

tree removal lake macquarie council arborist climbing tree

Can I remove a tree in Lake Macquarie Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? The tree is within five metres of the outermost projection of a lawfully used Building. The tree is within one metre of a sealed driveway to a lawfully used building (that is not exempt […]

tree removal Ipswich council tree surgeon on a tree

Can I remove a tree in Ipswitch Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? You can remove trees from your property without Council approval if the trees are located within: 10m of a dwelling. 3m of an approved structure, including sheds and pools. 3m of a property boundary, as […]