Applying for a tree removal permit in Bayside council
In Bayside, the council requires you to apply for a permit to remove a tree or vegetation on your property in these 3 situations:
- Your property has an existing planning permit, heritage overlay or significant landscape overlay. You can see if your property is protected by a heritage overlay or a significant landscape overlay on the VicPlan website.
- The vegetation is native and in the VPO3 area.
- For other trees on private property that do not match the above criteria.
These are just some of the criteria in which you will need a permit before tree removal in Bayside can occur.
Council requirements
The council itself advises that you seek the professional advice of a qualified arborist before applying for a tree removal permit in Bayside. Contact us and we'll identify your trees for you and assist on the permit process to make your life a whole lot easier.