Tree Prune/Removal Decision

Tree Prune or Removal Decision Tool

I agree to use this tree removal assessment tool for trees and properties in the Hornsby Shire Local Government Area only. I acknowledge tree owner consent is a requirement of the tree lodgement process e.g. the neighbour or strata management. I understand if the tree owner is not receptive, Council cannot arbitrate in disputes and I am to contact the Community Justice Centre (CJC) on 1800 990 777 for assistance. *

To receive a copy of your enquiry for your records, please enter your Email Address* and Property Address* and press 'Save this outcome' at the bottom of the form.

Email Address *

Property Address where tree is located *

Street *

City *

State *

Postcode *

Is the tree located in a Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) or Critically Edangered Ecological Community (CEEC)?

Use the Search Tool to check if in a HCA or CEEC area and its vegetation type.

Search Tool

YesNo

Decision

You will need to submit an application to Council to remove this tree.

It is assumed that the information provided by you during this process is factual and accurate. If you have provided false or unconfirmed information, the decision displayed is void. You are liable for any actions you may take on the basis of false or misleading information provided when using this tool.

Submit an Application to Council

Note: Tree owner's written consent is required.

Do you want to prune a hedge for maintenance?

YesNo

Is the hedge on common property?

YesNo

Decision

You are able to maintain the hedge without submitting an application to Council.

Note: Please obtain tree owner's consent.

Decision

You are able to maintain the hedge without submitting an application to Council.

Do you want to remove a tree to mitigate bushfire risk?

YesNo

Is the trunk of the tree wholly located within your property?

YesNo

Decision

Please use the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Property Assessment Tool to check if you are in a 10/50 vegetation clearing entitlement area.

(If you don't have access to entitlement you will need to submit an application to Council)

RFS Assessment Tool

Decision

Please use the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Property Assessment Tool to check if you are in a 10/50 vegetation clearing entitlement area.

(If you don't have access to entitlement you will need to submit an application to Council)

RFS Assessment Tool

Note: Please obtain tree owner's consent.

Do you want to prune or remove a tree?

YesNo

Is the trunk of the tree wholly located within your property?

YesNo

Obtain tree owner's consent

Yes

Is the tree on the exempt species list?

Exempt Tree Species

YesNo

Is the tree on the exempt species list?

Exempt Tree Species

YesNo

Decision

You are able to remove the tree without submitting an application to Council.

Decision

You are able to remove the tree without submitting an application to Council.

Would you like to remove a tree. Would you like to prune a tree by more than 10% i.e. remove branches touching a house or structure?

YesNo

Decision

You will need to submit an application to Council to remove this tree.

It is assumed that the information provided by you during this process is factual and accurate. If you have provided false or unconfirmed information, the decision displayed is void. You are liable for any actions you may take on the basis of false or misleading information provided when using this tool.

Submit an Application to Council

Note: Tree owner's written consent is required.

Would you like to remove a tree. Would you like to prune a tree by more than 10% i.e. remove branches touching a house or structure?

YesNo

Decision

You will need to submit an application to Council to remove this tree.

It is assumed that the information provided by you during this process is factual and accurate. If you have provided false or unconfirmed information, the decision displayed is void. You are liable for any actions you may take on the basis of false or misleading information provided when using this tool.

Submit an Application to Council

Note: Tree owner's written consent is required.

Is the removal or pruning of a tree where the base of the trunk of the tree at ground level is located within 3 metres of the foundation of an approved building (excluding detached garages, carports and other buildings ancillary to a dwelling house)?

YesNo

Is the removal or pruning of a tree where the base of the trunk of the tree at ground level is located within 3 metres of the foundation of an approved building (excluding detached garages, carports and other buildings ancillary to a dwelling house)?

YesNo

Decision

You are able to remove the tree without submitting an application to Council.

Note: Tree owner's written consent is required.

Decision

You are able to remove the tree without submitting an application to Council.

Note: Tree owner's written consent is required.

Is the tree dead, with no wildlife habitat value?

YesNo

Is the tree dead, with no wildlife habitat value?

YesNo

Decision

You are able to remove the tree without submitting an application to Council.

Note: Owner's written consent is required.

Decision

You are able to remove the tree without submitting an application to Council.

Note: Owner's written consent is required.

Decision

You will need to submit an application to Council to remove this tree.

It is assumed that the information provided by you during this process is factual and accurate. If you have provided false or unconfirmed information, the decision displayed is void. You are liable for any actions you may take on the basis of false or misleading information provided when using this tool.

Submit an Application to Council

Note: Owner's written consent is required.

Decision

You will need to submit an application to Council to remove this tree.

It is assumed that the information provided by you during this process is factual and accurate. If you have provided false or unconfirmed information, the decision displayed is void. You are liable for any actions you may take on the basis of false or misleading information provided when using this tool.

Submit an Application to Council

Note: Owner's written consent is required.

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