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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Mermaid Beach, 4218
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Mermaid Beach, 4218 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Mermaid Beach, QLD is $1,490 which is 3% cheaper than the national average of $1,530
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Do I need council approval for tree removal Mermaid Beach?
Gold Coast City council does allow for the removal of trees in Mermaid Beach, QLD without council consent.
Trees can be removed/ pruned without council approval for the following reasons:
1. Previously approved Landscape Plan over your property
2. Removal or pruning of vegetation along an existing property boundary fence, or a proposed new fence.
- Lots < 4000m2 may remove trees within 1.5 metres of the boundary
- Lots between 4000m2 to 7999m2 Within 3 metres of the boundary
- Lots 8000m2 and greater Within 6 metres of the boundary
3. Removal or pruning of vegetation that is close to a building?
- Lots < 8000m2 Within 3 metres of the building
- Lots > 8000m2 Within 10 metres of the building
4. Removal or pruning of vegetation that is close to my pool fence
- Within 1.5 metres of pool fence
5. Removal or pruning of vegetation that is part of the native under storey.
- Native under storey includes native herbs, grasses, mosses, lichens and small trees that occupy the vegetation layers below the
canopy of taller trees.
6. Does the vegetation require removal because it is interfering with the lawful operation of an established
agricultural business or animal husbandry business.
7. Removal/damage of vegetation around a dwelling that is a potential bush fire hazard.
A. The site located in a Bushfire Hazard area identified on Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map City Plan Bush Fire Overlay and a
Bushfire Management Plan* does not exist for the site?
B. The vegetation within 10 metres of the dwelling house (inner zone)?
- The native understorey vegetation (including any branches less than 2 metres above ground level) for a further 10 metres
(outer zone)
- The vegetation located on a sloping site, if this is the case, the outer zone can be increased by a maximum of 1 metre for
every degree of down slope of the dwelling house?
- The vegetation located up slope from the dwelling house, if this is the case, a maximum half a metre for every degree of
slope of the outer zone is extended?
No application is required
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 Mermaid Beach, QLD under the local Gold Coast City Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- Cocos Palm, also known as Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzofffiana)
- Coral Tree, (Erythrina indica/E.crista galli and Erythrina x sykesii)
- Cadaghi, (Corymbia torelliana)
- Slash Pine, (Pinus elliotii)
- Umbrella Tree, (Schefflera actinophylla)
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Mermaid Beach, 4218 QLD?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Mermaid Beach, QLD. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
Trees can be removed/ pruned without council approval for the following reasons:
1. Previously approved Landscape Plan over your property
2. Removal or pruning of vegetation along an existing property boundary fence, or a proposed new fence.
- Lots < 4000m2 may remove trees within 1.5 metres of the boundary
- Lots between 4000m2 to 7999m2 Within 3 metres of the boundary
- Lots 8000m2 and greater Within 6 metres of the boundary
3. Removal or pruning of vegetation that is close to a building?
- Lots < 8000m2 Within 3 metres of the building
- Lots > 8000m2 Within 10 metres of the building
4. Removal or pruning of vegetation that is close to my pool fence
- Within 1.5 metres of pool fence
5. Removal or pruning of vegetation that is part of the native under storey.
- Native under storey includes native herbs, grasses, mosses, lichens and small trees that occupy the vegetation layers below the
canopy of taller trees.
6. Does the vegetation require removal because it is interfering with the lawful operation of an established
agricultural business or animal husbandry business.
7. Removal/damage of vegetation around a dwelling that is a potential bush fire hazard.
A. The site located in a Bushfire Hazard area identified on Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map City Plan Bush Fire Overlay and a
Bushfire Management Plan* does not exist for the site?
B. The vegetation within 10 metres of the dwelling house (inner zone)?
- The native understorey vegetation (including any branches less than 2 metres above ground level) for a further 10 metres
(outer zone)
- The vegetation located on a sloping site, if this is the case, the outer zone can be increased by a maximum of 1 metre for
every degree of down slope of the dwelling house?
- The vegetation located up slope from the dwelling house, if this is the case, a maximum half a metre for every degree of
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Mermaid Beach
Certified arborist in the Mermaid Beach 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.
No application is required
Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from the council for Mermaid Beach, qld 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.
