Tree Removal Wentworthville 2145 (Compare Quotes)

Do I need council approval for tree removal Wentworthville?

Holroyd City council does allow for the removal of trees in Wentworthville, NSW without council consent.

1) Any trees (including palms) whether indigenous, endemic or exotic which have a height of
3.5 metres or less; or a canopy spread of four (4) metres or less; or a trunk
diameter of 400mm or greater, measured at 1.5 metres from the base of the tree

2) The tree is listed as an environmental or noxious weed in the Auburn LGA, as per Table 1;

3) The tree is a fruit tree or tree grown for the purposes of fruit, or is harbouring fruit fly,
except Australian trees i.e. Lilly Pilly and Blueberry Ash.

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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 Wentworthville, NSW under the local Holroyd City Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Karoo Thorn

Box Elder

Bamboo

Green Cestrum

Camphor Laurel. (Except those with a height > 10m)

Cotoneaster

Coral Tree

Rubber Tree

Small & Large Leaf Privet

Pyracantha

Willows

Umbrella Tree

Coco Palms

Rhus Tree

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Wentworthville, 2145 NSW?

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

Pruning of any tree by less than 10% of the foliage volume, carried out by a qualified arborist within any twelve (12) month period is fine without council approval.

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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 Wentworthville, 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.