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.
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 […]
Can I remove a tree without a permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? You can remove a tree if it is: Dead Dying Structurally unsound Has a single or combined trunk circumference greater than 155cm measured at 1m above ground level. If the tree has several trunks, the 4 largest trunks circumferences […]
Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? The tree can be removed if they are: Smaller than 3m in height Have a trunk diameter of more than 200mm or more measured 1.0 meter above ground level. Any tree outside these parameters will require council approval […]
Throughout Melbourne, tree lopping and removal on private property may require permission by way of a permit. The need for permission before removal is due to one of these two reasons: The tree protection Overlay applicable on the land; and/or planning history that may exist over the property (e.g. a development that was permitted and […]
Can I remove a tree in Ashfield without a permit? Yes, it is possible to remove a tree in Ashfield without a council permit, but only under certain conditions. The below is a summary of the Ashfield councils Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on the removal of trees locally. Under what conditions? Removal of any tree […]
Ryde Council has fairly relaxed rules when it comes to the removal and pruning of trees on your property. Below we have outlined a summary of the tree removal policy. These rules state which trees are protected and which can be removed. There is also an exemption list of trees that can be removed regardless […]
Parramatta Council has strict laws governing the trimming and removal of trees. Below I have outlined the core regulations so you can see at a glance whether you need a permit to cut down your tree. If any tree falls outside these regulations or is an exempt species you may remove it without approval. Do […]
If you live in an area where 10/50 provisions apply, the scheme allows you to: Clear trees on your property within 10 metres of a home, without seeking approval; and Clear underlying vegetation (other than trees) such as shrubs on your property within 50 metres of a home, without seeking approval. There may be other […]
Moreton Bay Council has some restrictions on tree removal. Whether you can remove your tree will depend on whether your tree is located in the Environmental Areas Overlay. See the image below or use the following link to see if your address is within the restricted area. Look up: Click to see if your address […]
Monash Council has regulations restricting the trimming and removal of certain trees in its Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO). Below I have outlined a summary of the regulations, so you can quickly determine whether you need a permit to remove your tree. If any tree falls outside these regulations or is an exempt species you may […]
