The Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 provides that any activity that damages a regulated tree is development, and as such requires development approval.
Specifically, development approval is needed for:
- tree removal
- killing or destruction
- branch or limb lopping
- ringbarking or topping
- any substantial damage to the tree, including to its root system.
Contact your local council before carrying out any work affecting a regulated or a significant tree as exemptions could apply.
