Trees on private land

Vegetation or trees obstructing a footpath or road

Council does not prune privately owned vegetation or trees.

Branches overhanging public land must be pruned back to the boundary line to a height of 2.4 metres over footpaths and parking lanes by the property owner.

When reported to Council, we’ll contact the owner of the property in writing, requesting that the pruning is carried out to keep the footpath or traffic lane clear.

Council may issue a legal order to the owner, compelling them to do the work if it’s not undertaken.

Contact Council

Our Customer Service Centre operates from 9am to 5pm. Our Council Rangers are on duty and contactable seven days a week from 5.30am to midnight.

Address: Customer Service Centre, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060

Telephone: (02) 9936 8100

Email: council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

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Pruning or removing trees once a permit has been issued

All trees protected by the Tree & Vegetation Management Policy must be pruned or removed by a qualified arborist. A list of qualified arborists can be obtained from Arboriculture Australia.

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