Council process
Tree removal permits
Council rules vary by location, tree size, tree type and zoning. Taylors can advise on tree permit requirements during the free quote and provide required paperwork where a permit is needed.
Arborist reports, permits and tree health
Qualified advice for trees, permits, pests and risk.
For property owners, organisations and councils that need formal advice, tree health assessment, council permit guidance or targeted treatments.
Formal advice
Arborist reports
Professional arborist reports can support permit applications and are supplied for individuals, organisations and local government.
Tree care
Tree health and pests
Elm leaf beetle stem injection, possum banding, pest identification and hazard assessment help protect trees before removal becomes the only option.
Reports and permits
Cut through the council process with the right information.
Removing a significant tree or several trees for redevelopment may require a tree removal permit. Some local areas have zoning laws, protected tree types and different size rules.
First steps
Check your local council website, then compare your tree measurements against the listed permit requirements.
Fire-prone areas
In fire-prone areas, all types of trees within 10 metres of the house may be removable without a permit.
What councils may ask for
Permit applications may require more information, such as a site plan or drawing. Some councils carry out inspections themselves.
Report support
A report by one of Taylors' fully qualified arborists may improve your chances of obtaining a permit.
Surveys, inspections and risk
Bespoke advice for the tree or site in question.
Taylors can assess tree health and structural condition, then consider the likelihood that problems may result in damage or injury based on location.
Tree inspections
For all trees on a site, preliminary formal advice or a single high-value tree, inspections can help owners limit risk and liability.
Prioritised recommendations
Inspection reports typically include management recommendations prioritised according to risk.
Detailed investigation
Services can include investigation of known or suspected internal defects, pest and disease identification and assessment of the implications.
Hazard mitigation
A proactive approach identifies potentially hazardous trees, reduces legal exposure and formulates a mitigation program.
Tree health services
Targeted treatment before bigger damage sets in.
Elm leaf beetle: Stem injection targets insects with little or no visual impact, and the treatment is effective for 2-3 years.
Other infestations: Taylors also treats sooty mould caused by aphids, psyllids and gum leaf skeletoniser.
Possum banding: Clear polycarbonate guards can prevent possums climbing into suitable trees. Canopy isolation and exclusion pruning may also be needed.
Free, no-obligation quote
Ready to talk through the job?
Send an enquiry with your address, preferred call time and a photo of the tree, stump or area that needs attention.