Permits & Licences

Significant Tree Permit

• $80.00 application fee +
• $55.00 permit fee

When is a Significant Tree permit required?

Under the Community Amenity Local Law No. 3, a Significant Tree is defined as: (a) a tree on private land with a trunk circumference greater than 1.5 metres when measured 1 metre from its base; or (b) a multi-stemmed tree on private land where the circumference of its exterior stems equals or is greater than 1.5 metres when measured 1 metre from its base.

If you want to remove a significant tree or to cut, trim, prune or anything else which may result in the health of the significant tree being compromised, a permit from council must be obtained.

Applying for a Significant Tree permit

The applicant is required to:

• provide a copy of an Arborist’s Report, if applicable;
• provide a relevant site plan/drawing;
• provide a copy of written consent from the Body Corporate Manager or Committee of Management, if applicable;
• complete a Significant Tree Pruning / Removal  Permit Application; and
• pay the application fee of $80.00.

How long will an application take to assess?

Applications take 10 business days to assess provided no further information or changes are required. Works must not commence without a permit.

Payment

Application fees must be paid upon application otherwise the application will not be accepted. If the assessment of the application determines that it is appropriate to issue a permit, all remaining permit fees and charges must be paid prior to the permit being issued. Please find attached CoPP Payment Form.