Tree removal in St Ives Chase 2075
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in St Ives Chase? The rules here are set by Ku-ring-gai Council. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Tree rules in St Ives Chase
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 Ku-ring-gai Council?
Ku-ring-gai Council protects effectively all trees on private land — removing or significantly pruning a tree generally needs council approval unless an exemption applies (see below).
Ku-ring-gai Council defers prescribed tree definition to State SEPP (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021; no size thresholds specified in this local DCP.
When you may not need approval
- roof overhang pruning
- within 3m of dwelling
- minor pruning ≤50mm diameter
- dead wood
Do I need a permit in St Ives Chase?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Ku-ring-gai Council's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.