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Council Permits

Bayside City Council

This serves as a general guide; however, please directly contact the council for the most up-to-date information as regulations may change periodically.

Boroondara City Council – 0392784888

Bayside council includes: Beaumaris, Black Rock, Brighton, Brighton East, Cheltenham, Hampton, Hampton East, Highett, Pennydale, Cheltenham, Sandringham.

Tree Removals

A Local Law permit will be required to remove a tree if the tree:

  • Has a single or combined trunk circumference greater than 155cm measured at 1m above ground level.
  • If the tree has several trunks, the 4 largest trunks circumferences should be added together.
  • Is planted in accordance with the replacement planting condition of a Local Law permit.
  • Is listed on the bayside city council Significant Tree Register.
  • Also check that there aren’t any covenants or caveats for trees on Title.

For one tree or plant: You can submit a VicSmart application. https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-building/vicsmart-planning-applications

For multiple trees or plants: You can submit a planning permit application form.https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-building/lodge-new-planning-application-online

Palm Trees

Please note that palms, ferns and non-woody plants do not meet the definition of ‘tree’ in Council’s Local Law and do not need a Local Law permit to remove.

More Information

No permit is required to remove, destroy or lop vegetation to the minimum extent necessary if the vegetation presents an immediate risk of personal injury or damage to property. Only the part of vegetation which presents the immediate risk can be removed, destroyed or lopped.

Application

https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/trees-parks-and-beaches/apply-local-law-tree-pruning-or-removal-permit

One tree or plant: You can submit a VicSmart application. https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-building/vicsmart-planning-applications

Multiple trees or plants: You can submit a planning permit application form. https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/planning-and-building/lodge-new-planning-application-online

For more detailed information visit bayside city council on: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/trees-parks-and-beaches/tree-removals-private-property-permit-guide