Tree removal in Amaroo 2866
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in Amaroo? The rules here are set by Cabonne Shire Council. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Tree rules in Amaroo
State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, Ch. 2 (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) + each council's Development Control Plan (DCP).
Compiled from the council's published rules and cross-checked. Always confirm with the council.
Which trees are protected in Cabonne Shire Council?
Trees about 3m tall or larger are generally protected and need approval.
Cabonne Shire Council's DCP No. 6 (Rural Small Holdings) protects trees and shrubs over 3 metres in height or with trunk diameter >300mm (at 1.4m), with exemptions for noxious plants and orchard trees; removal requires council consent, though exemptions for dead/dying or safety-risk trees are unconfirmed in accessible sources.
When you may not need approval
- Dead or dying trees not required as habitat for native fauna
- Trees posing risk to human life or property
- Noxious plants
- Orchard trees
Do I need a permit in Amaroo?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Cabonne Shire Council's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.