vegetation protection overlay

[MelbInvester]

HI All,

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience building on a block with a Vegetation Protection Overlay in Monash City Council area (or other areas in Melbourne). Looking for some general advice regarding how "reasonable" the council is with the removal of trees for a new build... Or have you just removed the trees anyway without any specific permit.

I got 5 trees in front of the property and two of them are higher than 10M.

This is what i found from Council but if i go with permit will that stop or what will happen if i cut all without the permit?

YOU DO NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT IF;
• The tree presents an immediate risk of danger, personal injury or damage to property
• The tree is dead
• Is one of the following species; All willow species /Radiata or Monterey Pines/ Evergreen Alders/
Sweet Pittosporums/Desert Ash

Thanks

 

[Scott No Mates]

If the trees meet council's requirements for removal you will require an arborist report to back your case. If you cut them down with out approval you risk a fine. Most tree fellers are pretty green and won't chop down trees without permits.

 

[MelbInvester]

Hi all,

Anyone had any experience with this situation?

MI

 

[Hodge]

I just finished cutting several large trees in my property. I didn't tell council. They were massive and dangerous, that's good enough for me.

 

[MelbInvester]

HI,

But do u have this VP Overlay? I like to do it that way still looking for some advice.

MI

 

[oc1]

HI,

But do u have this VP Overlay? I like to do it that way still looking for some advice.

MI

Post number 2 tells you how to go about it.

Alternatively pay for some advice.

 

[MelbInvester]

Happy to pay for the advice.

can you direct me to the correct contact?

 

[Kate Ashmor]

Arm yourself with an aborist's report

There are a number of reputable arborists around who can prepare a report for you. This is the strongest evidence to use when seeking Council's consent to remove/trim vegetation under a protection overlay.

Here's how to find an internationally accredited arborist: http://www.isa-arbor.com/findanarborist/findanarborist.aspx

Good luck!

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Note: the above is general information and should not be considered as legal advice.