The removal of trees from private property in Australia needs to follow strict guidelines as outlined by each Council’s Tree Preservation Orders TPO’s. We have an extensive list of each Council’s TPO and a summary of which trees you may and may not remove without direct approval from the Council.
Can I remove a tree in Woollahra Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? You may remove trees that; Have a height of less than 5m Have a canopy spread less than 3m Dead trees Emergency and safety-related tree work Listed undesirable tree species, and (see: https://tinyurl.com/y96l6zcr) Exempt trees […]
Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above the natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks it is those with trunks […]
Can I remove a tree in Waverley Council without a council permit? Yes, you can remove trees in Waverley Council suburbs, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? A tree removal permit is not required when; A height of five metres or over and trunk width of 300mm or over at ground level; or; A […]
Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]
Can I remove a tree in Willoughby Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? A tree removal permit is required when; A height exceeding 4 metres, or A trunk girth (circumference) exceeding 600 millimetres measured at 1.2 metres above ground level, or A crown spread exceeding 3 metres The […]
Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]
Can I remove a tree in The Hills without a council permit? Yes it is possible to remove a tree in The Hills without a permit from council, but only under certain conditions. The below is a summary of the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) for Yarra Council and their rules for tree lopping. Under what […]
Can I remove a tree in Warringah Council without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions Under what conditions? You do not require Council permission to remove trees on your property where the tree is; Under 5 metres in height On the Exempt Tree Species List. In an area in which the Council has […]
Can I remove a tree without a council permit? Yes, but under certain conditions. Under what conditions? A tree can be removed without council approval if; The tree has a trunk circumference of 2.0m or less measured at a point 1.0m above natural ground level Trees with multiple trunks, it is those with trunks with […]
You are allowed to remove a tree in the City of Sydney without a permit under certain conditions: The tree is under 5 meters tall. The canopy spread is less than 5 meters. The trunk diameter is under 300mm at ground level. Exempt trees, regardless of size, can be removed without restrictions. Common species include […]
