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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Chatswood West, 2067
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Chatswood West, 2067 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Chatswood West, 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 Chatswood West?
Willoughby council does allow for the removal of trees in Chatswood West, NSW without council consent.
A tree removal permit is required when; 1) A height exceeding 4 metres, or 2) A trunk girth (circumference) exceeding 600 millimetres measured at 1.2 metres above ground level, or 3) A crown spread exceeding 3 metres 4) The pruning or removal of dead trees 5) Removal, pruning or control of plants declared a Noxious Plant under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 6) Pruning or removal of recognised horticultural varieties of fruit trees grown for fruit production 7) Pruning or removal of "undesirable trees" as listed in the brochure 8) Selective pruning of up to a total of 33% of an individual tree’s crown over a 5-year period.
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 Chatswood West, NSW under the local Willoughby Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- Cootamundra Wattle
- Golden Wattle
- Box Elder Maple
- Tree of Heaven
- Evergreen Alder
- Nettle Berry
- Camphot Laural
- Coroneaster (all species)
- Leighton Cypress
- Loquat Tree
- Coral Tree
- Rubber Tree
- Honey Locust
- Silky Oak
- Privit (all species)
- Liquidamber
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Chatswood West, 2067 NSW?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Chatswood West, NSW. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
A tree pruning permit is not required when; 1) A height less than 4m, or 2) A trunk girth (circumference) < 600mm measured at 1.2 metres above ground level, or 3) A crown spread < 3m 4) The tree is dead 5) Pruning or control of plants declared a Noxious Plant under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 6) Pruning recognised horticultural varieties of fruit trees grown for fruit production 7) Pruning or removal of "undesirable trees" as listed in the brochure 8) Selective pruning of up to a total of 33% of an individual tree’s crown over a 5-year period. General pruning is also allowed like; • Crown thinning; • Deadwooding; • Selective pruning; • Formative pruning; • Reduction pruning; • Crown lifting; • Pollarding; • Remedial pruning; and • Powerline clearance.
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Chatswood West
Certified arborist in the Chatswood West 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 Chatswood West, 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.
