Tree removal in Alectown 2870
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in Alectown? The rules here are set by Parkes Shire Council. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Tree rules in Alectown
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 Parkes Shire Council?
Parkes Shire Council generally does not require council approval to remove trees on private property — its tree controls don't apply to private land. Other laws (native vegetation, heritage, threatened species) may still apply, so confirm with the council.
Parkes Local Environmental Plan 2012 Clause 5.9 provides a framework for tree preservation, but the Parkes Shire Development Control Plan 2021 contains NO prescribed tree species, NO tree size thresholds, and NO tree preservation chapter. The LEP mechanism is therefore ineffective. ABLIS Service NSW explicitly states that "specific requirements will vary depending on your council's local environment plan" and instructs applicants to "contact the council to identify any eligibility requirements," indicating no public rules are codified. Parkes Shire Council does not operate a published general tree removal protection system for private land.
When you may not need approval
- Dead, dying or dangerous trees that are an imminent risk to people or property (most councils require a qualified arborist's report — keep photos and the report).
- Minor pruning within Australian Standard AS 4373-2007 (often up to ~10% of the canopy in a year) — council-dependent.
- Certain listed weed or exempt species, and trees under the council's size threshold.
- Trees within a set distance of an approved dwelling — but the distance varies by council and many councils have no such exemption.
Do I need a permit in Alectown?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Parkes Shire Council's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.