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 a 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 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 VIC suburb. There you will find up to date information on tree removal pricing and rules for a 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.
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 bush fire 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 a 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 a removal for that suburb.
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
See below for council specific rules and regulations
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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 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 remove a tree in Perth 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 a 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 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 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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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
To see if your tree is not the significant tree register, you will need to consult the Canberra council TPO or the summary PDF below. 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 a removal for that suburb.
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