Draft Local Planning Policy – Tree Retention

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The consultation period on the draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) – Tree Retention has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

The City has prepared draft LPP – Tree Retention to require development approval to remove or undertake any tree-damaging activity to any tree on private property which meets the one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Is 8.0m or more in height
  2. has an average canopy diameter of at least 6.0m
  3. has a trunk circumference of at least 1.5m, measured 1.4m above the ground
    and
  4. is of a species that is not included on State or local area weed register.

A tree which meets any of these criteria is classified as a Regulated Tree.

Removal of a Regulated Tree which is urgently necessary for public safety, and maintenance pruning as defined by the draft LPP, are proposed to be exempt from requiring development approval.

The draft LPP guides the assessment of development applications received for tree-damaging activity or removal of a Regulated Tree and matters to be given regard including:

  • Health, maturity, species, and location of the tree
  • Possible safety risks due to tree limb failure and infrastructure and/or structural damage associated with the retaining the tree
  • The location of the tree within the development site and capacity for a modified building design or subdivision to maximise tree retention.

How can I find out more and provide my feedback?

Feedback closes at 4pm, Thursday 20 June 2024.

The consultation period on the draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) – Tree Retention has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

The City has prepared draft LPP – Tree Retention to require development approval to remove or undertake any tree-damaging activity to any tree on private property which meets the one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Is 8.0m or more in height
  2. has an average canopy diameter of at least 6.0m
  3. has a trunk circumference of at least 1.5m, measured 1.4m above the ground
    and
  4. is of a species that is not included on State or local area weed register.

A tree which meets any of these criteria is classified as a Regulated Tree.

Removal of a Regulated Tree which is urgently necessary for public safety, and maintenance pruning as defined by the draft LPP, are proposed to be exempt from requiring development approval.

The draft LPP guides the assessment of development applications received for tree-damaging activity or removal of a Regulated Tree and matters to be given regard including:

  • Health, maturity, species, and location of the tree
  • Possible safety risks due to tree limb failure and infrastructure and/or structural damage associated with the retaining the tree
  • The location of the tree within the development site and capacity for a modified building design or subdivision to maximise tree retention.

How can I find out more and provide my feedback?

Feedback closes at 4pm, Thursday 20 June 2024.

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    Is a palm tree that meets the definition of a regulated tree (e.g. >8m), subject to the Policy? These have minimal/ no canopy

    NicoleD asked about 1 month ago

    Hi there, thank you for your question.

    The draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) applies to any tree which meets the criteria and is not a weed on the State or local weed register. Removal of a palm tree which exceeds 8m in height would therefore require approval under the draft LPP requirements. If you would like to provide comment on the draft policy please complete the online feedback form. Thank you again for your interest in this project.

Page last updated: 20 Jun 2024, 04:37 PM