You may need this approval if you intend to cut, poison or remove trees or vegetation. Specific requirements will vary depending on your council's local environment plan.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Depending on the tree or the type of pruning required, some exemptions may apply.
Please contact the council to identify any eligibility requirements.
As specified
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Application for tree removal, inspection / approval. Fees for 2024-25
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 New South Wales (Opens in new window)
Council of the City of Sydney
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Apply to Prune or Remove a Tree (Opens in new window)