Parks, Playgrounds & Trees
Significant Trees
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;
- read the Tree Protection Guidelines;
- complete the Significant Tree Permit Application; and
- pay the application fee of $80.00
Where do I lodge my completed application?
Please fax, email or lodge in person the completed application, payment of the application fee, and all associated documents to:
City of Port Phillip Development Permits
in person St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street St Kilda Victoria 3182,
by post Development Permits, Private Bag 3, St Kilda PO 3182
phone (03) 9209 6216
fax (03) 9536 2745
email devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
What does the permit cost?
Fees and charges:
- $80.00 application fee +
- $50.00 permit fee - payable when permit is granted
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.
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.
To contact the development permits department refer to the contact information below
Download
City of Port Phillip Tree Protection Guidelines
Significant Tree Permit Application Form
For More Information
General information on other development & planning permits, please refer to the Permits and Licences Index
Parks & Open Spaces / Trees / Tree Protection page
Contact
City of Port Phillip Development Permits
mail Development Permits, Private Bag 3, St Kilda PO 3182
phone (03) 9209 6216
fax (03) 9536 2745
email devpermits@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Department of Parks and Open Spaces
mail Parks & Open Spaces, Private Bag 3, St Kilda PO 3182
phone (03) 9209 6777 - ASSIST Service Centre
fax (03) 9536 2705
Alternatively Contact Us or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online.
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