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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Mount Waverley, 3149
Last updated:
20 August 2023
The cost of tree removal in Mount Waverley, 3149 varies depending on a number of factors including tree size and location.
The average tree removal cost in Mount Waverley, 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 Mount Waverley?
Monash council does allow for the removal of trees in Mount Waverley, VIC without council consent.
A Planning Permit is required to remove or destroy any vegetation that: - Has a trunk circumference greater than 500mm (160mm diameter) at 1200mm above ground level, and - Is higher than 10 metres. - If the tree is dead. - If the vegetation presents an immediate risk of personal injury or damage to property and only that part of vegetation which presents the immediate risk is removed, destroyed or lopped.
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 Mount Waverley, VIC under the local Monash Council umbrella there are trees exempt from needing council approval before removal.
- This does not apply to dead vegetation or to the following species:
- - all willow trees
- - radiata or monterey pines
- - evergreen alders
- - sweet pittosporums
- - desert ashes.
Do I need a permit to prune a tree in Mount Waverley, 3149 VIC?
Pruning can be carried out on trees in Mount Waverley, VIC. They types of pruning allowed are as follows:
A Planning Permit is required to prune any vegetation that: - Has a trunk circumference greater than 50cm (16cm diameter) at 120cm above ground level, and - Is higher than 10 metres. - If the tree is dead. - If the vegetation presents an immediate risk of personal injury or damage to property and only that part of vegetation which presents the immediate risk is removed, destroyed or lopped.
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Safety standards for accredited tree arborists in Mount Waverley
Certified arborist in the Mount Waverley 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 Mount Waverley, 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.
