Tree Planting on Private Land

WHAT HAPPENS FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT OF A TREE PERMIT APPLICATION? 

Once an application has been assessed, the determination will be provided to the applicant. Any work is to be undertaken in accordance with the determination detailed on the assessment. Council will not contribute to the cost of any approved tree works.

For approved tree work on public land the applicant must engage one of Council’s approved contractors to undertake the works. The work and payment are to be organised directly with the contractors.

It should be noted that tree work can be a dangerous task requiring extensive training and specialised equipment. Indiscriminate lopping or pruning can also reduce the long-term safety and health of a tree. For these reasons it is recommended that a professional tree worker or arborist, who is adequately qualified and insured, be engaged to undertake the work.

Unless otherwise indicated on the assessment all pruning must conform to Australian Standards (AS4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees).

PLANTING REPLACEMENT TREES

It is Council policy that a replacement tree be planted to replace any tree removed. Exceptions to this may be made at the discretion of Council’s Tree Management Officer and will be noted on the assessment. Specifications for the replacement will be shown on the assessment form.

If you would like a street tree to be planted outside your property, please complete the online form.  Tree Planting Request Form