Tree Removal Belgrave South 3160 (Compare Quotes)

Do I need council approval for tree removal Belgrave South?

Yarra council does allow for the removal of trees in Belgrave South, VIC without council consent.

Within two (2m) metres of a building.


Not a registered as a significant tree.

 

Significant Trees which are considered significant must not be removed unless:


- They are dead or dying
- They pose a hazard which cannot be alleviated through means other than removal
- They are causing structural damage to private or public assets which cannot be alleviated throughmeans other than removal




Significant tree register Yarra, Victoria: https://goo.gl/imYDKm




Industrial Zones

There are no tree restrictions for properties in Industrial 1 Zone unless a Heritage Overlay applies.



10/30 rule

The state government's 10/30 right allows you to clear vegetation around your home, without a planning permit, for bushfire protection.


(i) All vegetation, including trees, can be removed within 10 metres of your house (so long as your house was built before Sept 2009, or a permit for its construction was issued before Sept 2009).

(ii) Vegetation (except for trees), can be removed within 30 metres of your house (so long as your house was built before Sept 2009, or a permit for its construction was issued before Sept 2009).




10/30 Fuel Reduction Register Yarra, Victoria: https://goo.gl/b3jqiR

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 Belgrave South, VIC under the local Yarra Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.

Cootamundra wattle

Caucasian ash

Early black wattle

Holly tree

Cedar wattle

all types of apple trees

sallow wattle

Giant honey myrtle

Sycamore tree

Sweet pittosporum

Strawberry tree

Monterey pine or radiata pine

Evergreen dogwood

American aspen

all types of Cotoneaster

all types of cherries and plums

Hawthorn

all types of willow

Manna ash

Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Belgrave South, 3160 VIC?

Pruning can be carried out on trees in Belgrave South, VIC. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:

Tree Pruning regulations are the same for removal. Please refer to removal information.

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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.

You can download an application form by going here

Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from the council for Belgrave South, vic 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.