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Pruning of dead branches is fee free. Branches within 3m of street power lines or 0.5m of service wires are exempt.
No published proximity to building exemption.
Dead or dying trees are fee free once Council confirms the condition, excluding native animal habitat.
Lane Cove’s exempt species still need a Fee-Free Tree Works Permit lodged with four photos. It costs nothing but the paperwork is not optional.
Bananas and exotic fruit trees such as citrus, peaches and plums are also on the fee free list.
A permit is needed for any tree over 4m in height, with a canopy spread over 5m, or with a trunk diameter over 150mm measured 1m above ground. Root pruning of roots 40mm and over also needs approval. If your tree is on Council’s exempt species list, or the work falls inside one of the exemptions below, you can proceed without a permit. Otherwise you need to apply.
Pruning of dead branches is fee free. Branches within 3m of street power lines or 0.5m of service wires are exempt.
Dead or dying trees are fee free once Council confirms the condition, excluding native animal habitat.
