Narre Warren

Some tree removal work in Narre Warren, Narre Warren South and Narre Warren North may require a planning permit. Depending on the property zone, planning overlays, native vegetation controls, heritage controls and the circumstances of the tree.

Permit required for Canopy Tree of:

• Height (5 m or more)
• Trunk circumference (0.5 m or more, measured 1.4 m above ground)
• Canopy diameter (4 m or more)

An exemption applies to canopy trees on sites developed with an existing dwelling. Other planning controls can still require a permit.

The City of Casey may require a permit :

• Where the property or tree is subject to a relevant overlay or other planning control, depending on the particular schedule and applicable exemptions.
• Removal of native vegetation under Clause 52.17. One exemption applies to native vegetation on land, together with contiguous land in the same ownership, of less than 4,000 m², subject to the other exemptions and requirements in the planning scheme.
• Construction, excavation or development work affects protected trees or their root zones.

You can carry out certain works without a permit, including:

• Minor maintenance pruning
• Removal of dead branches threatening buildings or utility services
• Pruning required for power line clearance
• Removal of declared environmental weeds

(Note: If a tree poses an immediate threat to life or property within 48 hours, emergency exemptions allow you to remove the hazardous section only.)

We handle your council compliance in four straightforward steps:

• Inspect your trees and property on-site
• Identify all active Casey planning overlays
• Prepare required tree condition reports
• Submit and manage your council application end-to-end