Yes, you can if your property is less than 1000sq in area zoned R1 general residential, R2 Low density residential.
You will need to obtain written confirmation from Council that the tree or other vegetation is dead or dying and is not required for habitat.
You will still need to obtain written confirmation from Council that the tree or vegetation is dangerous, however an on-the-spot approval may be given if the tree is an immediate safety hazard.
The common law allows a neighbour to prune overhanging branches provided you don’t cause harm to the overall health or unbalance the tree. Any pruning is required to be less than 10% of the overall canopy of the tree and must be in accordance with the Australian Standard for Pruning Amenity Trees AS 4373-2007. All pruning works must be undertaken from within your own property unless you have the property owner’s consent to enter onto their property. Although the tree owner’s permission is not required to prune branches that are overhanging your property, it is advisable that in the interest of good neighbourly relations, you contact your neighbour to notify them prior to undertaking any pruning works.
Yes, you can if the tree is located within three (3) meters of an external enclosing wall of a dwelling (measured from the center of the trunk at 1400mm above ground level) can be pruned or removed without the need for Council approval.
A dead tree can be removed without the need for a vegetation permit providing it is not habitat for native fauna.
The common law allows a neighbour to prune overhanging branches provided you don’t cause harm to the overall health or unbalance the tree. Any pruning is required to be less than 10% of the overall canopy of the tree and must be in accordance with the Australian Standard for Pruning Amenity Trees AS 4373-2007. All pruning works must be undertaken from within your own property unless you have the property owner’s consent to enter onto their property. Although the tree owner’s permission is not required to prune branches that are overhanging your property, it is advisable that in the interest of good neighbourly relations, you contact your neighbour to notify them prior to undertaking any pruning works.
Yes, you can if the tree is located within three (3) meters of the perimeter of a building (measured from the center of the trunk at 1400mm above ground level) can be pruned or removed without the need for Council approval.
A dead tree can be removed without the need for a vegetation permit providing it is not habitat for native fauna.
Yes, if it is in imminent danger from falling and the action is necessary to protect life, building, or other property.
The common law allows a neighbour to prune overhanging branches provided you don’t cause harm to the overall health or unbalance the tree. Any pruning is required to be less than 10% of the overall canopy of the tree and must be in accordance with the Australian Standard for Pruning Amenity Trees AS 4373-2007. All pruning works must be undertaken from within your own property unless you have the property owner’s consent to enter onto their property. Although the tree owner’s permission is not required to prune branches that are overhanging your property, it is advisable that in the interest of good neighbourly relations, you contact your neighbour to notify them prior to undertaking any pruning works.
Yes, you can if the tree is located within five (5) meters of an existing dwelling or ancillary structure (measured from the center of the trunk at 1400mm above ground level) can be pruned or removed without the need for Council approval.
A dead tree can be removed without the need for a vegetation permit providing it is not habitat for native fauna.
Yes, if it is in imminent danger from falling and the action is necessary to protect life, building, or other property.
The common law allows a neighbour to prune overhanging branches provided you don’t cause harm to the overall health or unbalance the tree. Any pruning is required to be less than 10% of the overall canopy of the tree and must be in accordance with the Australian Standard for Pruning Amenity Trees AS 4373-2007. All pruning works must be undertaken from within your own property unless you have the property owner’s consent to enter onto their property. Although the tree owner’s permission is not required to prune branches that are overhanging your property, it is advisable that in the interest of good neighbourly relations, you contact your neighbour to notify them prior to undertaking any pruning works.
NSW COVID-19 UPDATE
Expert Tree Removal is still open and operating throughout the current lockdown period in accordance with the latest NSW state Government announcement on July 17th 2021.
In response to the NSW Government’s recent announcement of additional measures, Expert Tree Removal team has implemented the following:
All tree work has resumed with contactless arrangements.
Our estimators and arborist undertaking on-site visits for quotes and tree work will sanitise, wear face masks, as well as adhering to the social distancing requirements at all times.
We would like to thank you for working with us during this time as we continue to service our customers and the community.
Expert Removal Team.
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