Tree Removal Huntleys Cove 2111 (Compare Quotes)

Do I need council approval for tree removal Huntleys Cove?

Hunter’s Hill council does allow for the removal of trees in Huntleys Cove, NSW without council consent.

Tree removal is allowed without council approval if:

1) Any vegetation which has a height of 4 metres or less.
2) Any vegetation which has a stem diameter of 200mm or less, measured 1.4 metres above ground level (existing).
3) Is not on a property which adjoin Buffalo Creek Reserve or Boronia Park Reserve.
4) Vegetation on lands which are defined by the Hunters Hill LEP 2012 as having biodiversity or high biodiversity significance.
5) Trees which are listed as a heritage item by the Hunters Hill LEP 2012.
6) Trees which are listed by the Hunters Hill Significant Tree Register.

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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 Huntleys Cove, NSW under the local Hunter’s Hill Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Bamboo

Cocos Palm

Coral Tree

Rubber Tree

Silky Oak

Oleander

Lombardy Poplar

Common Willow

Umbrella Tree

Privet

Tree of Heaven

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Huntleys Cove, 2111 NSW?

Pruning can be carried out on trees in Huntleys Cove, NSW. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:

Please refer to the above rules for tree removal as they also apply to pruning.

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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.

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Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from the council for Huntleys Cove, 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.