You do not need development approval for pruning if it is not likely to affect the health or appearance of a tree on your property. This is considered maintenance pruning.
Pruning a tree encroaching on your property
You can carry out maintenance pruning of branches or roots that are encroaching on your property without seeking approval. But only if it is not likely to affect the health or appearance the tree.
If it will affect the health and appearance, you may need development approval.
Examples requiring approval
The pruning removes more than 30 percent of the tree crown (or occurs more than once within a 5-year period).
The pruning affects the health or appearance of the tree and removes branches:
- that are not dead or diseased
- do not pose a material risk to buildings or areas frequently used by people.
