Bayside Council

SUMMARY
 TREE REMOVAL BAYSIDE COUNCIL
REGULATIONS

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

Yes, but under certain conditions

Under what conditions?

You can remove a tree if it is:

- Dead
- Dying
- Structurally unsound
- 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 not listed on our significant tree register

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.bayside.vic.gov.au/significant-tree-register
There are no tree restrictions for properties in Industrial 1 Zone unless a Heritage Overlay applies.
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Exempt trees
These are trees that can be removed no matter what their size or condition as they are considered a pest
by your local council. The above listed conditions do not apply.

Does my council have an exempt tree list?

Yes, see table below

Common Name Botanical name Identify reference

all types of cherries and plums Prunus species https://goo.gl/X57yJu
Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna https://goo.gl/eNLEqx
all types of willow Salix species https://goo.gl/92LqwL
Manna ash Fraxinus ornus https://goo.gl/8CKLfa
How to apply for a tree removal permit
https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/vicsmart_planning_permit_application.pdf

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

Bayside City Council contact details

Phone: 03 9599 4444
Mailing Address: Royal Avenue, Sandringham VIC 3191
Website: https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside 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.bayside.vic.gov.au/do-i-need-permit-remove-vegetation-on-my-property

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Beaumaris 3193
Black Rock 3193
Brighton 3186
Brighton East 3187
Cheltenham 3192
Hampton 3188
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Highett 3190
Pennydale 3192
Cheltenham 3192
Sandringham 3191

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.