Arbor Express prepares Council-ready Arborist Reports across The Hills Shire for Development Applications, Tree Management Applications and Health & Safety Tree Assessments, accepted by The Hills Shire Council and the NSW Planning Portal.
Servicing Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista, Kellyville and every suburb across The Hills Shire.
The Hills Shire combines established suburbs across Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills with rapidly growing precincts around Bella Vista, Kellyville and the North Kellyville and Box Hill growth areas. Extensions, subdivisions and construction near retained trees mean an Arborist Report is often needed before a Development Application or Tree Management Application can proceed.
Extensions, subdivisions and knockdown rebuilds are the most common reason property owners across The Hills Shire need a DA Arborist Report, with established suburbs such as Glenhaven and Dural frequently requiring assessment of mature garden and rural-residential trees before renovations or new dwellings.
Extensions, subdivisions and knockdown rebuilds are the most common reason property owners across The Hills Shire need a DA Arborist Report, with established suburbs such as Glenhaven and Dural frequently requiring assessment of mature garden and rural-residential trees before renovations or new dwellings.
Arboricultural Impact Assessments determining the level of impact your proposed development will have on surrounding and adjacent trees, prepared in accordance with AS 4970 for Council lodgement.
Tree Reports for removal or major pruning on health and safety grounds, prepared using QTRA and TRAQ risk assessment methodologies, with Resistograph® decay testing available for internal decay and cavity analysis.
Tree Management Plan reports to meet Council construction requirements, including Project Arborist services where required, and Tree Protection Plans designed to minimise construction impact on retained trees.
Additional specialist services include Tree Root Investigation and Mapping using AirSpade, tree surveys, and full Ecology, Flora and Fauna reporting.
Dangerous tree removal reports and standard removal or major pruning reports, with fast-track service available and all arrangements handled for you.
We lead the way with over 32 years of dedicated Arborist Reports Consultancy and Tree Care services across The Hills Shire, backed by 5-star Google reviews.
Fast-track reporting services are available for urgent Development Application deadlines.
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Our Arborist Reports are available throughout The Hills Shire, from established residential areas around Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills to Bella Vista, Kellyville, North Kellyville and Box Hill, as well as surrounding suburbs and rural-residential areas across the local government area.
We also regularly assist with projects in established areas such as Glenhaven and Dural, where renovations, new dwellings and construction near mature trees may require arboricultural assessment as part of the approval process.
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021 provides the authority for tree preservation and removal across The Hills Shire, alongside Council's own Tree Preservation Order and Tree Management Guidelines for Private Trees.
Understanding these requirements early can help avoid delays and ensure your project complies with Council's planning controls.
Consent isn't required to remove a declared priority weed or a tree grown for its fruit. Beyond these two exemptions, whether your tree is exempt depends on Council's specific criteria in the Tree Preservation Order. We can assess your tree on-site and confirm.
In most cases, yes. Consent is generally required to remove any tree not specifically exempted, to prune a tree by more than 10%, or to substantially alter the soil level within 3 metres of a tree's trunk.
Fast-track reporting is available for urgent and hazardous tree assessments, subject to availability.
You may be liable for a maximum fine of up to $1,100,000. If your tree is later found to be exempt, a written request for re-inspection can be supported by a report from a suitably qualified AQF Level 5 Arborist, plumber or structural engineer.
Yes. A separate Native Vegetation Clearing Application applies to minor works proposing to clear native vegetation that isn't already covered by a Development Consent or NSW Rural Fire Service Hazard Reduction Certificate. Parts of the Shire may also fall within the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice.
Yes. We prepare DA Arborist Reports at design stage, Tree Protection Plans post-approval, and Project Arborist inspections through construction for residential and commercial projects across The Hills Shire.
Need an Arborist Report in The Hills Shire Council? Contact our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists today for expert advice, fast turnaround times and a free, no-obligation quote.
