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When is approval not required?
Last modified: September 25, 2009 - 9:23 AM
Do I need approval for pruning?
Minor pruning of trees or removal for the following purposes does not require Council Approval:
- Removal of dead tree(s) or branches. Trees, which are apparently dying and suffering some form of stress, should not be removed without seeking the advice of Council's Environmental Services Department. Appropriate treatment may return the plant to a state of health.
- Pruning for ornamental purposes where such pruning is a normal accepted practice.
- Removal of noxious or undesirable trees or shrubs which include:
Common Name Scientific Name Camphor Laurel Cinnamomum spp. Willow Trees Salix spp. Poplars Populus spp.
- Any tree which has a trunk less than 3 metres from the outmost projection of a building.
- Removal of trees to give effect to a Council approved development. Tree removal or pruning is restricted to those specific areas where it is necessary to carry out earthworks, building works, service installation and pavement construction. Tree removal or pruning is to be restricted to an area, which is no greater then 3 metres from construction works; otherwise Council approval will be required. Unnecessary clearing or damage to trees is to be avoided.
- In accordance with Section 88 of the Roads Act 1993, a roads authority may remove or lop any tree or other vegetation that is on or overhanging a public road where this is necessary for the purpose of road works and traffic hazard reduction.
- Where Council is the roads authority, consultation with the Environmental Services and Development Department is required prior to tree removal or pruning within any road reserve. Unnecessary clearing, pruning or disturbance of vegetation is to be avoided and clearing confined to those activities necessary for road works and hazard reduction.
- The provisions of this Order do not apply to trees:
- In a state forest, land reserved as a timber reserve or on lands defined as ?other crown-timber lands' within the meaning of the Forestry Act 1916;
- Required to be trimmed in accordance with Regulation 23 of the Electricity (Overhead Line Safety) Regulation 1991;
- In any Water Catchment Area under the control of an authority responsible for the water supply; or
- In a proclaimed National Park.
Contact details
Environmental Services Department
02 6830 8000 (ph)
02 6872 3030 (fax)
bourkeshire@bourke.nsw.gov.au
