Whitehorse council tree removal permits

Otherwise known as VPOs, these regulations are separated into five schedules. Schedule 1, 3, and 5 apply to specific trees. A planning permit is required to remove, destroy, or lop a VPO protected tree.

Schedule 2, and 4 are blanket controls which apply to some land in Mont Albert North and Mitcham. A protected tree within these two schedules is one that has a single trunk circumference of 1 metre, or more, at a minimum height of 1 metre above the ground.

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There are four occasions in which a tree doesn't require a planning permit. These are:

• Trees deemed unsafe by a qualified arborist, and to the council's satisfaction
• Trees being pruned for regeneration or ornamental shape
• A tree is dead or dying, to the council's satisfaction
• Trees being maintained in accordance with a management program, developed by a qualified arborist, and approved by the council

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For works which cost $10,000 or less, the application fee is $199.90.

Contact us, and we'll inspect the tree. If it poses an immediate threat to you or your property, we'll make it temporarily safe. Then, you'll need to apply for a council permit. Once this is approved, we can come back and perform the required service.