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Trees under 5m can be pruned without a permit. Dead branches, palm fronds and palm fruit are exempt. Hedges can be pruned up to 20% of height and width in any 12 months.
No published proximity to building exemption.
Deadwood pruning is exempt. Urgent safety work on storm damaged trees is exempt with evidence on request.
Exempt species still require seven days notice by email before removal. The 3m trigger is the lowest on this list.
Citrus species are also exempt. Trees under 3m in both height and canopy spread need no permit at all.
A permit is required for trees 3m or more in height or with a canopy spread of 3m or more, plus anything on the Significant Tree Register, heritage listed or in a heritage conservation area. 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.
Trees under 5m can be pruned without a permit. Dead branches, palm fronds and palm fruit are exempt. Hedges can be pruned up to 20% of height and width in any 12 months.
Deadwood pruning is exempt. Urgent safety work on storm damaged trees is exempt with evidence on request.
