Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy Review
Background
The City’s Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy seeks to increase tree canopy across the City by requiring new trees to be planted on private land and street verges. New provisions are proposed to retain existing trees on private land.
In Perth, significant tree loss is occurring as a result of urban development, with growing pressure on tree canopy arising from infill development. Trees on or near your property provide for a cooler neighbourhood, home and garden; shade to enjoy outdoor areas; and improve local biodiversity.
What modifications are proposed?
The draft amended Policy seeks to provide greater protection to existing trees on private land and support additional tree canopy within new developments.
Proposed amendments include:
Three new objectives to a) reinforce the need for the retention of existing mature trees, b) provide sufficient tree growth zones, and c) mitigate the practice of clearing mature trees.
Three new definitions including 'Regulated Tree'. A 'Regulated Tree' is a living tree that is 8 metres or more in height, has a canopy of 6 metres, a trunk circumference of at least 1.5 metres, and is not a weed.
New requirements that discourage the removal of Regulated Trees including the need to seek Development Approval prior to removal of a Regulated Tree, and the circumstances in which the City may grant approval for the removal of a Regulated Tree.
Administrative updates to properly reference the Residential Design Codes.
Further information including a full summary of amendments are included in the report presented to Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 October 2024.
How to get involved
Submissions on the amended Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy can be made by filling out the submission form below.
Submissions close Monday9 December 2024.
The City is also carrying out consultation on its Significant Tree Register Policy and Guidelines. Click here to view the proposed amendments and provide feedback.
Next steps
Following the consultation period, the City will consider all submissions. A report will then be prepared and presented to Council in the following months for final consideration of the Policy.
Background
The City’s Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy seeks to increase tree canopy across the City by requiring new trees to be planted on private land and street verges. New provisions are proposed to retain existing trees on private land.
In Perth, significant tree loss is occurring as a result of urban development, with growing pressure on tree canopy arising from infill development. Trees on or near your property provide for a cooler neighbourhood, home and garden; shade to enjoy outdoor areas; and improve local biodiversity.
What modifications are proposed?
The draft amended Policy seeks to provide greater protection to existing trees on private land and support additional tree canopy within new developments.
Proposed amendments include:
Three new objectives to a) reinforce the need for the retention of existing mature trees, b) provide sufficient tree growth zones, and c) mitigate the practice of clearing mature trees.
Three new definitions including 'Regulated Tree'. A 'Regulated Tree' is a living tree that is 8 metres or more in height, has a canopy of 6 metres, a trunk circumference of at least 1.5 metres, and is not a weed.
New requirements that discourage the removal of Regulated Trees including the need to seek Development Approval prior to removal of a Regulated Tree, and the circumstances in which the City may grant approval for the removal of a Regulated Tree.
Administrative updates to properly reference the Residential Design Codes.
Further information including a full summary of amendments are included in the report presented to Council at its Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 October 2024.
How to get involved
Submissions on the amended Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy can be made by filling out the submission form below.
Submissions close Monday9 December 2024.
The City is also carrying out consultation on its Significant Tree Register Policy and Guidelines. Click here to view the proposed amendments and provide feedback.
Next steps
Following the consultation period, the City will consider all submissions. A report will then be prepared and presented to Council in the following months for final consideration of the Policy.
Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy Review has finished this stage
At its Ordinary Council Meeting held 22 October 2024, Council adopted for public advertising the modified Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy.
Community Engagement
Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy Review is currently at this stage
The modified Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy will be advertised to the community for comment until Monday, 9 December 2024.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Trees on Private Land and Street Verges Policy Review
Following the conclusion of the public advertising period a report addressing the outcomes of public advertising will be presented to Council for consideration.
Final Council Decision
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