Other required approvals

Heritage Overlay

In some instances, for properties covered by the Heritage Overlay, a planning permit is required to remove, destroy or lop a tree. Schedule to Clause 43.01 (Heritage Overlay) of the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme indicates whether the tree controls apply to a particular Heritage Overlay, in which case a planning permit is required. The citation in the Hobsons Bay Heritage Study for the heritage precinct covered by the [articular Heritage Overlay may identify whether specific trees are contributory elements to the Overlay or heritage precinct. In these cases, an application should be accompanied by report from a suitably qualified heritage arborist.

Environmental Significance Overlay

On sites covered by an Environmental Significance Overlay, a permit may be required to remove, destroy or lop any vegetation, including dead vegetation. Refer to Clause 42.01 of the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme for further information.

Native Vegetation Removal

Clause 52.17 of the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme identifies when a planning permit is required to remove native vegetation. In particular, Hobsons Bay is home to some significant native grasslands that will usually require a permit for removal.

Private Tree Removal

If you are proposing to remove a tree on private land that has a diameter of 450 mm or greater at 1.5 metres from ground level, you will require approval to remove the tree under Council’s Community Local Law. Further information can be obtained from Council’s website www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

This requirement applies to situations where no planning permit is triggered.

If you are unsure about any of these requirements, please contact Council on 9932 1000 to determine if additional approval is required.