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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in St Peters, 2044

Updated: 21 October 2021

The cost of tree removal in St Peters, 2044 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.

The average tree removal cost in St Peters, NSW is $1,254 which is 9.06% expensive than the national average of $1,150.

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Do I need council approval for tree removal St Peters?

Marrickville council does allow for the removal of trees in St Peters, NSW without council consent.

Tree removal is possible without council approval if;

i. Any tree with a height equal to or smaller than 5 metres above ground level;
ii. Any tree that is under 5 metres in height above ground level that has a trunk diameter of more than 300mm at ground level;
iii. Any tree with a crown spread equal to or smaller than 3 metres;
iv. Any palm tree with a stem length equal to or smaller than 4 metres 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 St Peters, NSW under the local Marrickville Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Tree of Heaven Cocos/Queen Palm Bamboo species Cotoneaster Leyland cypress, all cultivars Loquat Weeping Fig Rubber Tree Norfolk Island Hibiscus Privet Mulberry Oleander African Olive Willow Umbrella Tree Rhus or Wax Tree

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in St Peters, 2044 NSW?

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

Tree pruning is possible without council approval if;

a. does not exceed 10 metres in height above ground level;
b. is not a heritage item, or located within the curtilage of a heritage item;
c. is not located within a Heritage Conservation Area;
d. Canopy lifting to 2.5 metres above ground level to provide safe pedestrian
access to public and private pathways for vehicle clearance on driveways.
Pruned branches must not exceed 100mm in diameter at the branch collar;
e. Selective pruning to provide a 1 metre clearance above the roof or from the
face of a principal building of live branches no greater than 100mm in diameter
at the branch collar;
f. The pruning of deadwood that does not have hollows or provide habitat for native
fauna; and
g. The selective pruning of live branches to provide no more than a 600mm clearance
around overhead domestic power lines/wires on private property. Pruned branches
must not exceed 100mm in diameter at the branch collar.

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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in St Peters

Certified arborist in the St Peters 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 St Peters, 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.