Boroondara permit requirements

You will need a Tree Works Permit to prune, remove, or destroy those trees which meet either of the following:

Canopy Tree

with a total trunk circumference of 110 centimetres or more measured at a point 1.4 metres along the trunk’s length from the closest point above ground level; or

if multi-stemmed, with a total trunk circumference of all its trunks of 110 centimetres or more measured at a point 1.4 metres along the trunks’ lengths from the closest point above ground level; or

with a trunk circumference of 150 centimetres or more measured at ground level.

A tree measured as a canopy tree under the Tree Protection Local Law 2006 or 2016.

Significant tree

Significant trees are protected under our Tree Protection Local Law and are listed in our significant tree register. 

They are outstanding trees that we have identified as 'significant' because of their impressive size, age, rarity, ecological value, or cultural and historical significance. They can be on private property or public land.

A significant tree can be a single tree, an avenue of trees or a hedge. 

A permit is not required

Canopy trees can be pruned without a permit but must be pruned to Australian Standard 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees. It is recommend you hire a qualified arborist to prune a canopy tree. A permit is still required to prune a significant tree.

All information provided on this page has been taken directly from the Boroondara council website. As these regulations are forever changing, we recommend visiting their website for up-to-date information before undertaking any tree works on your property. Heavy penalties apply for any breaches of the local laws.

If you require a permit for works on your tree, get in touch!