Building, extending or paving near a tree? A Tree Protection Zone report from Trees Down Under’s AQF-certified arborists, based in nearby Dural, shows council exactly how your trees will be protected, so your development application can move forward without disputes. Book a free tree inspection and a same-day quote.
A Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) report is an arborist report that maps how far around a tree your building, driveway or landscaping work can reach without harming it. It sets out the TPZ, the area to keep clear of digging and storage, and the Structural Root Zone (SRZ), the tighter area the tree needs to stay stable.
The report is about protecting a tree that stays. It is not a tree removal permit, and it does not decide whether a tree can come out.
Cherrybrook is a bushland-setting suburb of family homes, established gardens and large native trees. Roots often run well beyond the canopy, so a slab, trench or retaining wall can damage a tree long before any branches are touched.
Most root damage creeps in during excavation, and it shows up months later. A proper report tells the builder where the line is before the first bucket goes in.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
Council often asks for a TPZ report when a development application (DA) involves work near a protected tree. Typical triggers include:
Cherrybrook sits under Hornsby Shire Council, which requires approval for trees that are 10 metres or taller, have a trunk diameter over 300 millimetres, or form part of a native vegetation community. Trees near heritage sites or waterways may also need consent before any removal or pruning. Read the council’s Tree and Vegetation Protection rules before work starts, and see the NSW Government’s planning guidance on vegetation for the wider framework.
Trees that are dead, dying or dangerous are exempt from the permit requirement. An arborist’s inspection confirms which category a tree falls into, so you are not relying on a guess.
Trees Down Under works out whether a permit applies to your tree before any removal is considered. If one is needed, the team can prepare the application so the work stays compliant with the council’s requirements.
Trees Down Under provides arborist inspections, tree reports and maintenance plans for Cherrybrook properties, delivered by a licensed, insured team based in nearby Dural. Here is why owners trust the team with a report that has to stand up to council scrutiny.
The team is fully licensed, insured and Cm3 certified, and its reports are written to meet council requirements, so your plans are not held up by gaps in the documentation.
Trees Down Under brings 20+ years of experience, with arborists holding AQF Level 3 to 5 qualifications. That depth matters when a report must be clear, accurate and ready for council.
Trees Down Under holds a 4.8/5 rating from 182+ Google reviews. Quotes are free and pricing is transparent, so there are no surprises. If your tree needs work after the report, the same team can handle it.
Once the report is done, trees on Cherrybrook blocks should be inspected by a qualified arborist every 12 to 18 months. Large native species and sloping terrain put extra strain on trunks, roots and canopies, and regular checks catch damage, decay or overgrowth before they become a hazard.
The arborists at Trees Down Under can also design a customised care plan for the property, built around the landscape, the species on site and local conditions. A stand of established gum trees on a slope demands a different approach from a few young ornamentals on flat ground.
If the report or a later inspection calls for work, the same crew can carry it out, including tree trimming, pruning or removal where council approval is in place, with site clean-up included. Non-urgent work is booked for a scheduled visit between 7 am and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday, while emergency call-outs are handled around the clock.
If your situation turns out to be different from a protection zone report, Trees Down Under also covers:
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