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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Castlereagh, 2749
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Castlereagh, 2749 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Castlereagh, NSW is $1,632 which is 7% expensive than the national average of $1,530
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Do I need council approval for tree removal Castlereagh?
Penrith council does allow for the removal of trees in Castlereagh, NSW without council consent.
Residential areas 1)the trunk is located within 2m of an external enclosing wall of an approved dwelling or building. 2) Remove or prune any classified noxious weed 3) Remove or prune any exempt species (see below) 3) Remove fruit and dead leaves (fronds) from palm trees 4) Prune to maintain power line clearances - a 500mm clearance from domestic 5) Power lines or as specified by the electricity supplier. 6) Prune branches up to 50mm diameter 7) Prune to remove deadwood and mistletoe Business and Industrial areas: a) Any tree or other vegetation having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level; b) Any indigenous vegetation comprising more that five (5) trees with understorey. Rural areas: a) Any tree or other vegetation, within 20m of a dwelling house, having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level; b) Any indigenous tree or vegetation, not within 20m of a dwelling house, comprising more than five (5) trees with understorey. c) Any introduced vegetation, not within 20m of a dwelling house, having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level.
You can download an application form by going here
Are there certain trees exempt from above rules?
Some local councils have a list of tree species that are exempt from any limitations on removal as they are considered a pest. In Castlereagh, NSW under the local Penrith Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- African Olive
- Cassia
- Cocos palm
- Cotoneaster
- Hackberry
- Norfolk Island Hibiscus
- Oleander
- Privet
- Rubber Tree
- Tree of Heaven
- Umbrella Tree
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Castlereagh, 2749 NSW?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Castlereagh, NSW. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
You do not require Council permission to prune trees on your property where Residential areas 1)the trunk is located within 2m of an external enclosing wall of an approved dwelling or building. 2) Remove or prune any classified noxious weed 3) Remove or prune any exempt species (see below) 3) Remove fruit and dead leaves (fronds) from palm trees 4) Prune to maintain power line clearances - a 500mm clearance from domestic 5) Power lines or as specified by the electricity supplier. 6) Prune branches up to 50mm diameter 7) Prune to remove deadwood and mistletoe Business and Industrial areas: a) Any tree or other vegetation having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level; b) Any indigenous vegetation comprising more that five (5) trees with understorey. Rural areas: a) Any tree or other vegetation, within 20m of a dwelling house, having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level; b) Any indigenous tree or vegetation, not within 20m of a dwelling house, comprising more than five (5) trees with understorey. c) Any introduced vegetation, not within 20m of a dwelling house, having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level.
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Castlereagh
Certified arborist in the Castlereagh and surrounding areas need to all abide by the Australian standards when carrying out tree management work.
These standards include:
AS 4373:2007 - Pruning of amenity trees
AS 4970-2009 - Protection of trees on development sites
How do I apply for council approval?
If you do in fact need council approval before proceeding, you will need to fill in a tree removal application form which can be found on your local councils website. Normally there will be a small fee you will need to pay upon application.
You can download an application form by going here
Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from the council for Castlereagh, nsw come out to inspect your tree. They will then give their recommendation on whether the tree should be removed or if a tree prune/ lop might be better.
Author: Ben McInerney is a qualified arborist with over 15 years of industry experience. He uses his in-depth knowledge of the tree service industry to give readers to most accurate information on tree service costs and helps to educate them about the benefits of using a certified arborist for tree trimming and removal work.
