Private property 

You must obtain a permit before you prune or remove a tree on your property.

Learn more about pruning or removing a tree on private property.

Exemptions include if the tree is:

• No higher than 3m, and no more than 300mm wide at a height of 1m above the ground 
• A tree listed on the Bayside Council’s Development Control Plan Appendix 3 Exempt Tree Species list.

Public land 

You can report a tree on Council land that is causing concern or may need attention by pressing the Report it online button below, and we will assess the tree. Don’t attempt to prune or tend to the tree yourself. 

Report it

You can also report it by: 

• Calling: 1300 581 299 
• Visiting our Customer Service Centres.  

We will only prune public trees if they don’t meet the following clearance standards: 

• Prevent pedestrian footpath access at 2.5 metres high 
• Prevent vehicle access to centre of the road for up to 4.5 metres 
• Branches overhanging within 2 metres of a property.

Pruning near power lines

Contact Ausgrid to request pruning a public tree that is obstructing main or residential power lines. Clippings from trees near powerlines will be collected within 48 hours after work is completed, contact Ausgrid if pruned branches are left longer than two days. 

You can request tree pruning from Ausgrid by: 

• Calling: 13 13 88 
• Visiting Ausgrid’s website 

We will assess tree(s) at the location provided in your tree pruning request and determine if it requires pruning.  
 
We will drop a calling card in your mailbox with details and information about our decision if the tree is located at the front of your property.