Tree removal in North Maclean 4280
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in North Maclean? The rules here are set by Logan. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Tree rules in North Maclean
Planning Act 2016 + council local laws and Vegetation Protection Orders; Vegetation Management Act 1999 (mainly rural/native vegetation).
Compiled from the council's published rules and cross-checked. Always confirm with the council.
Which trees are protected in Logan?
Trees about 32cm trunk (circumference at 1.3m above ground) or larger are generally protected and need approval.
Logan protects vegetation through Biodiversity areas overlay (OM-02.01) mapping secondary and primary vegetation management areas on planning scheme maps. Secondary vegetation defined as native trees greater than 4 metres tall OR trunk circumference 31.5cm+ at 1.3m above ground. Protection ONLY applies to mapped overlay areas, not all private land. Trees outside mapped areas have no size-based protection. Clearing 10+ native/habitat trees requires operational works approval. Clearing fewer than 10 requires compensatory planting only. Primary vegetation management areas have stricter controls requiring environmental offsets. Council can issue certificates confirming if land is within overlay areas.
When you may not need approval
- Less than 10 native trees in secondary vegetation management area is accepted development (exempt from assessment)
- Clearing less than 150 m2 in primary vegetation management area if not native trees
- Exemptions for regular lawn/garden maintenance
- Fuel reduction around buildings
Do I need a permit in North Maclean?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Logan's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.