Boroondara Council

SUMMARY
 TREE REMOVAL BOROONDARA COUNCIL
REGULATIONS

Can I remove a tree in Boroondara Council without a council permit?

Yes, but under certain conditions

Under what conditions?

A tree can be removed or if it is NOT a “canopy tree” or a registered “Significant tree”

A canopy tree is one with a trunk circumference greater than 110cm at 1.5m above the ground.

If your tree is smaller than this, then you can remove, but first check the significant tree register below to
make sure it is not registered.

You can also remove if;

The tree is dead, dying or is posing an immediate hazard to persons or property. You will need to
document with photos before removal.

Note: “significant tree register” means a register of trees of cultural significance to the Council, which is
kept and maintained by the council.

Significant tree register

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/media/file/significant-tree-citations-register-trees-private-land.pdf
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How to apply for a tree removal permit

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/planning-building/planning-permit-applications/apply-planning-
permit

Go to the above online form and fill it out to make a formal request for tree removal approval.

Boroondara City Council contact details

Phone: (03) 9278 4444
Mailing Address: Private Bag 1, Camberwell Victoria 3124
Website: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/

Boroondara City Council Tree Preservation order - TPO

The above is a summary for your local Councils tree preservation order. Please follow the link for the full
document.

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2017-05/Tree-Protection-Local-Law.pdf
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Ashburton 3147
Balwyn 3103
Balwyn North 3104
Camberwell 3124
Canterbury 3126
Deepdene 3103
Hawthorn 3122
Hawthorn East 3123
Kew 3101
Kew East 3102
Glen Iris 3146
Surrey Hills 3127

This is a summary of the stated councils Tree Preservation Orders. The above information was accurate at the time of posting, but you should always check with
council before removing trees if you are unsure. The above information deals with trees on private property.