Tree removal in Croydon Park 2133
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in Croydon Park? The rules here are set by Burwood Council. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Heads up: parts of Croydon Park fall under Canterbury-Bankstown Council and Inner West Council. Confirm which council covers your address.
Tree rules in Croydon Park
State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, Ch. 2 (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) + each council's Development Control Plan (DCP).
We're still confirming this council's exact rules — any figures shown are a general guide only. Confirm with the council.
Which trees are protected in Burwood Council?
We're still confirming Burwood Council's exact size thresholds — see the New South Wales overview below. As a general guide, trees roughly 5m tall or 30cm in trunk and above are commonly protected; confirm with your council.
Trees may be pruned or removed without permit if they meet ALL three criteria: height <4m AND crown spread <2m AND trunk diameter <150mm. Exempt activities include: pruning dead/storm-damaged branches (no permit), hedge pruning by AQF Level 3+ arborist, mistletoe/parasitic plant removal, minor crown pruning (≤10% or branches ≤100mm), up to 5% root pruning. Trees in parks, reserves, or street require Council consent regardless of size. Clause 5.9 of BLEP 2012 prevents permits for heritage items/Aboriginal places unless minor maintenance works.
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 Croydon Park?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Burwood Council's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.