Tree Removal Permit Application
Apply to your council to remove, lop or destroy a protected tree on your property. Every council runs its own permit and form. In Victoria a statewide planning rule (Clause 52.37, since 15 September 2025) also protects 'canopy trees' in residential zones.
Official source
planning.vic.gov.auRelated topics
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