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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Bundoora, 3083
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Bundoora, 3083 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Bundoora, VIC is $1,455 which is 5% cheaper than the national average of $1,530
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Do I need council approval for tree removal Bundoora?
Darebin council does allow for the removal of trees in Bundoora, VIC without council consent.
A permit is required to remove, destroy or lop any vegetation specified in a schedule to this overlay. This does not apply: • If the vegetation has been planted for pasture, timber production or any other crop. • To any action which is necessary to keep the whole or any part of any vegetation clear of an electric line provided the action is carried out in accordance with a code of practice prepared under Part 8 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998. • Within electricity supply easements in order to minimise the risk of bushfire ignition in the proximity of electricity lines. • If the vegetation presents an immediate risk of personal injury or damage to property. • If the removal, destruction or lopping of vegetation is necessary for emergency access or emergency works by a public authority or municipal council. • For fire fighting measures, periodic fuel reduction burning, or the making of firebreaks up to 6 metres wide. • If the removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation is necessary for the making of a fuelbreak by or on behalf of a public authority in accordance with a strategic fuelbreak plan approved by the Secretary of the Department of Sustainability and Environment. • The maximum width of a fuelbreak must not exceed 40 metres. • To the removal of ground fuel within 30 metres of a building. • If the removal, destruction or lopping of vegetation is in accordance with a fire prevention notice under: o Section 65 of the Forests Act 1958. o Section 41 of the Country Fire Authority Act 1958. o Section 8 of the Local Government Act 1989. • To the removal, destruction or lopping of the minimum extent of vegetation necessary for establishing sight-lines for the measurement of land by surveyors in the exercise of their profession, and if using hand held tools. • If the vegetation is proclaimed as a noxious weed or is bracken (Pteridium esculentum), burgan (Kunzea ericoides (previously Leptospermum phylicoides)) or manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) and is on land which Where is the VPO? This is something we found difficult to determine. The best links we can provide you of the locations of the Vegetation Protection Overlay or area these; Location 1: unable to determine Location 2: Former Kingsbury Centre cite http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/darebin/ordinance/42_02s02_dare.pdf Location 3: Mout Cooper Estate http://planning-schemes.delwp.vic.gov.au/schemes/morningtonpeninsula/ordinance/42_02s01_morn.pdf Location 4: The Springthorpe hope estate http://planning-schemes.delwp.vic.gov.au/schemes/darebin/ordinance/42_02s04_dare.pdf Location 5: Lancaster Gate site http://planning-schemes.delwp.vic.gov.au/schemes/darebin/ordinance/42_02s05_dare.pdf
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 Bundoora, VIC under the local Darebin Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
NA.Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Bundoora, 3083 VIC?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Bundoora, VIC. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
Refer to the above removal requirements as they also apply to pruning.
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Bundoora
Certified arborist in the Bundoora 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 Bundoora, 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.
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.
