Canada Bay Council

SUMMARY
 TREE REMOVAL CANADA BAY COUNCIL
REGULATIONS

Can I remove a tree in Campbelltown Council without a council

permit?

Yes, but under certain conditions

Under what conditions?

Tree can be removed without council approval if;

(a) The tree has a height less than, four (4) metres;
(b) The tree has a trunk girth less than, 500mm at any point; or
(c) The tree was dead or that the works were limited to the removal of dead branches;
(d) The tree was one of the following exempt species
(e) The tree is a declared noxious weed in the local government area of the City of Canada Bay
under the Noxious Weed Act 1993.
(f) The tree works were limited to the maintenance of a minimum clearance of five hundred (500)
millimetres from domestic service leads as specified by Energy Australia, provided that the works
were carried out by a qualified or experienced Arborist or Tree surgeon, in accordance with the
Australian Standards for the Pruning of Amenity Trees AS 4373-1996.
Except if the tree is a cycad or mangrove, irrespective of its dimensions, except with the express written
consent of the Council.

Camphor Laurel or Liquidambar where the outside edge of the trunk of such tree is located within 3 metres
of any single story dwelling (not being an out building eg. Garage, carport, shed, etc).
A fruit tree grown for the purposes of fruit or fodder production except Lilly Pilly and Blueberry Ash.

Exempt trees
There 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.
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Does my council have an exempt tree list?

Yes, see table below

Common Name Botanical name Identify reference

Bamboo Bambusoideae https://tinyurl.com/zxp9ara
Privet Ligustrum https://tinyurl.com/z9eeosq
Rubber Hevea brasiliensis https://tinyurl.com/o54zolh
Evergreen Alder Alnus jorullensis https://tinyurl.com/ycccwpjj
Sugarberry Celtis laevigata https://tinyurl.com/yay9oj7t
Umbrella Schefflera actinophylla https://tinyurl.com/hg2dzan
Willow Salix https://tinyurl.com/y8ukv3y6
Indian Coral Erythrina variegata https://tinyurl.com/y9kxqzec
Crista-Galli Coral Tree Erythrina crista-galli https://tinyurl.com/htkp4og
Cocos Palm Syagrus romanzoffiana https://tinyurl.com/yaz5z2mo
Oleander Nerium oleander https://tinyurl.com/zmqwhfh
African olive Olea europaea https://tinyurl.com/cptpcgo
Cottonwood Populus https://tinyurl.com/o5ln3wx
Camphor Laurel Cinnamomum camphora https://tinyurl.com/jfw5j3m
Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua https://tinyurl.com/hytxa4x
How to apply for a tree removal permit
http://edas.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/dwroot/datawrks/stores/default/default/orig/docsetid/1790845/currentflag/1/dw_get

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

City of Canada Bay Council contact details

Phone: 99116555
Mailing Address: Locked Bag 1470, Drummoyne NSW 1470
Website: http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au

City of Canada Bay Tree Preservation order - TPO

The above is a summary for your local Councils tree preservation order. Please follow the link for the full
document.
http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/link.aspx?id=3523
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Sydney
Abbotsford 2046
Breakfast Point 2137
Cabarita 2137
Canada Bay 2046
Chiswick 2046
Concord 2137
Concord West 2138
Drummoyne 2047
Five Dock 2046
Liberty Grove 2138
Mortlake 2137
North Strathfield 2137
Rhodes 2138
Rodd Point 2046
Russell Lea 2046
Wareemba 2046
Birkenhead Point 2047

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.