When a permit is required
Often, yes. Blaxland sits under Blue Mountains City Council, and a Tree Removal Application is required for trees over 4 metres tall, trees with a crown spread greater than 4 metres, or certain species such as mallee eucalyptus. Check the current rules on the Blue Mountains City Council website before any tree removal goes ahead.
Most mature trees on Blaxland’s large bush blocks meet at least one of those triggers. The council’s own guidance also sets out when an exemption may apply, for example where a tree poses an immediate danger.
Why method and permit go together
The reason for the job shapes both. Storm damage, dead or leaning trees, overhanging branches and clearing for an extension each call for a different approach. The crew assesses access, lean and nearby structures before choosing between a climbing cut or crane-assisted removal.
We work with every local council in Sydney – permits don’t have to be a headache. Get the paperwork right first and the removal flows without a hitch.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
How the team handles the paperwork
Trees Down Under’s arborists prepare arborist reports where council requires them and guide owners through the application, so the work complies with council rules from the start.