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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Black Springs, 3116

Updated: 21 October 2021

The cost of tree removal in Black Springs, 3116 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.

The average tree removal cost in Black Springs, VIC is $1,147 which is 2.17% cheaper than the national average of $1,150.

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Do I need Council approval?

Trees exempt from needing approval

How to apply for council approval

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Do I need council approval for tree removal Black Springs?

Yarra council does allow for the removal of trees in Black Springs, 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 Black Springs, 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 Black Springs, 3116 VIC?

Pruning can be carried out on trees in Black Springs, 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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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Black Springs

Certified arborist in the Black Springs 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 Black Springs, 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.