Tree removal in Pretty Beach 2539
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in Pretty Beach? The rules here are set by Shoalhaven City Council. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Heads up: parts of Pretty Beach fall under Central Coast Council. Confirm which council covers your address.
Tree rules in Pretty Beach
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 Shoalhaven City Council?
Shoalhaven City Council protects effectively all trees on private land — removing or significantly pruning a tree generally needs council approval unless an exemption applies (see below).
Shoalhaven DCP Chapter G4 declares trees as protected based on zone and location, not a simple numeric size threshold. All trees in urban zones (residential excluding R5, employment, mixed use, special use, RU5 Village) are protected and require permit to remove. All trees/native vegetation in C2, C3, C4 zones are protected. In non-urban zones (R5 Large Lot Residential, conservation, recreation, waterway), only specific trees are protected (near waterways, scenic areas, heritage items, Toona australis, hollow-bearing). Only size threshold is 10m height for non-native amenity trees (exemption). Applies to all non-rural land on private and public property. No general diameter/girth/trunk circumference threshold. Very strict in urban residential/commercial areas (all trees protected, no exemptions except listed ones).
When you may not need approval
- Non-native/invasive species (Table 1) - any size
- Non-native amenity trees (Table 2) - if less than 10m tall only
- Dying or dead trees
- Trees that are a risk to human life or property
Do I need a permit in Pretty Beach?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Shoalhaven City Council's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.