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Need an Arborist Report for your Randwick Development Application, tree removal or tree safety concern?

Arbor Express prepares AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports throughout Randwick Council for Development Applications, Health & Safety Tree Assessments and Tree Removal Reports.

Covering Randwick, Coogee, Maroubra, Kensington, La Perouse and every Randwick Council suburb.

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Expert Arborist Reports Across Randwick Council

We assist homeowners, builders, architects, developers, strata managers and project teams by preparing practical, evidence-based arboricultural reports that support planning approvals, tree management and development outcomes throughout the Randwick Local Government Area.

From Randwick, Coogee and Kensington through to Maroubra, La Perouse, Little Bay and surrounding suburbs, we provide independent consulting arborist services tailored to residential, commercial and development projects.

Which Arborist Report Do You Need?

Renovations, new dwellings and knockdown rebuilds are among the most common reasons property owners throughout Randwick Council require a DA Arborist Report. Heritage Conservation Areas, premium coastal properties and ongoing redevelopment throughout suburbs such as Randwick and Coogee continue to generate strong demand for professional arboricultural advice.

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Lodge a Development Application (DA)
DA Arborist Report (AIA)
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Assess a hazardous, declining or unsafe tree
Health & Safety Tree Assessment
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Remove or prune a protected tree
Tree Removal Report
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Retain trees during construction
Development Compliance & Project Arborist Services

Which Arborist Report Do You Need?

Renovations, new dwellings and knockdown rebuilds are among the most common reasons property owners throughout Randwick Council require a DA Arborist Report. Heritage Conservation Areas, premium coastal properties and ongoing redevelopment throughout suburbs such as Randwick and Coogee continue to generate strong demand for professional arboricultural advice.

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Lodge a Development Application (DA)
DA Arborist Report (AIA)
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Assess a hazardous, declining or unsafe tree
Health & Safety Tree Assessment
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Remove or prune a protected tree
Tree Removal Report
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Retain trees during construction
Development Compliance & Project Arborist Services

Our Randwick Council Arborist Services

Arbor Express provides AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports across Randwick Council, supporting homeowners, developers, builders, architects, strata managers and businesses with practical arboricultural advice for planning approvals, tree management and development compliance.

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DA Arborist Reports (AIA)

Prepared to support Development Applications by assessing tree health, structural condition, Tree Protection Zones and the likely impact of proposed development on existing trees. Our reports are prepared for Council lodgement in accordance with current planning requirements.

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Health & Safety Tree Assessments

Prepared using recognised tree risk assessment methodologies for trees displaying signs of decline, decay, structural defects or instability. These reports provide independent, evidence-based advice for homeowners, strata managers, insurers, businesses and local government requirements.

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Development Compliance & Project Arborist Services

Following Development Consent, our AQF Level 5 Project Arborists help satisfy Council conditions throughout demolition and construction, including:

  • Tree Management Plans (TMPs)
  • Tree Protection Plans (TPPs)
  • TPZ & SRZ Assessments
  • Tree Protection Specifications
  • Construction monitoring & compliance inspections
  • Project Arborist inspections and final compliance certification

Prepared in accordance with AS 4970 – Protection of Trees on Development Sites, these services help protect retained trees while supporting ongoing compliance with Development Consent conditions.

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Tree Removal & Pruning Reports

Supporting Tree Permit applications and Development Applications involving protected trees, including hazardous, dead, dying or structurally unsound trees requiring Council assessment or approval.

Why Choose Arbor Express in Randwick Council?

Arbor Express provides practical, evidence-based arboricultural consulting services for homeowners, architects, builders, developers and project teams throughout Randwick Council.

  • AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists
  • Over 32 years' arboricultural consulting experience
  • Reports prepared in accordance with AS 4970
  • Development Application, Health & Safety and Tree Removal specialists
  • Fast-track reporting available for urgent projects
  • Local knowledge of Randwick Council planning requirements
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Need a Report Quickly?

Fast-track reporting services are available for urgent Development Application deadlines.

Call 0494 077 630 to discuss your deadlines.

Suburbs We Service Throughout Randwick Council

Randwick & University Precinct

  • Daceyville
  • Kensington
  • Kingsford
  • Randwick

Randwick is the civic centre of the Local Government Area, combining established homes, Heritage Conservation Areas, hospitals and universities with ongoing redevelopment. DA Arborist Reports are commonly required for renovations, new dwellings and developments near retained trees.

Coastal Villages

  • Clovelly
  • Coogee
  • South Coogee

These leafy coastal suburbs feature mature street trees, heritage homes and premium residential properties. Home extensions, swimming pools and new dwellings regularly require Arborist Reports, Tree Protection Plans and professional development advice.

Maroubra District

  • Chifley
  • Little Bay
  • Malabar
  • Maroubra

Established residential neighbourhoods and ongoing redevelopment create regular demand for DA Arborist Reports, Tree Removal Reports and Health & Safety Tree Assessments across the district.

Southern Foreshore

  • La Perouse
  • Matraville
  • Phillip Bay

Coastal, heritage and environmentally significant areas often require careful arboricultural assessment where development occurs near mature trees. We prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Tree Protection Zone assessments and Council-compliant documentation for projects throughout the area.

Western Gateway

  • Eastgardens (part)
  • Hillsdale (part)
  • Pagewood (part)
  • Port Botany (part)

Residential, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout the western part of the Local Government Area regularly require Arborist Reports for Development Applications, Tree Permits and construction compliance.

Randwick Council Tree Guidelines

Randwick City Council regulates tree removal, pruning and development affecting protected trees through the Randwick Local Environmental Plan (LEP), Randwick Development Control Plan (DCP) and AS 4970 – Protection of Trees on Development Sites.

Whether you're removing a tree, lodging a Development Application or building near retained trees, Council approval and supporting arboricultural documentation may be required depending on the proposal.

Arbor Express prepares AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports that help homeowners, builders, architects and developers satisfy Randwick Council's planning requirements.

  • Development affecting protected trees commonly requires an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), Tree Protection Plan and Project Arborist services prepared in accordance with AS 4970.
  • Council approval is generally required for trees 6 metres or higher, 4 metres or more in canopy spread, or with a trunk circumference of 1 metre or more measured 1 metre above ground level.
  • Tree removal affecting Heritage Items, Heritage Conservation Areas or Significant Trees generally requires a Development Application.
  • Council identifies several exempt species, including Cocos Palm, Coral Tree, Privet, African Olive, Poplar, Willow, Oleander and Rhus Tree, which may be removed without approval in certain circumstances.
  • We assess the Council requirements relevant to your property, determine whether approval is required and prepare the documentation needed to support your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my tree exempt from Council approval?

Randwick City Council identifies several exempt tree species that may be removed without approval in certain circumstances, including Cocos Palm, Coral Tree, Privet, African Olive, Poplar, Willow, Oleander and Rhus Tree. Trees that are dead, dying or pose an immediate risk to life or property may also qualify for exemptions. We can confirm whether your tree meets the relevant criteria before any work proceeds.

Do I need Council approval to remove a tree?

In most situations, yes. Council approval is generally required where a tree is 6 metres or taller, has a canopy spread of 4 metres or more, or a trunk circumference of at least 1 metre measured 1 metre above ground level, unless a recognised exemption applies.

What does an Arborist Report include?

Depending on the purpose of the report, it may include a tree health and structural assessment, Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) and Structural Root Zone (SRZ) calculations, retention recommendations, impact assessment and tree protection measures prepared in accordance with current Australian Standards.

How soon can you attend for an urgent assessment?

Fast-track reporting is available for urgent and hazardous tree assessments, subject to current availability.

Do you prepare reports for builders, architects and developers?

Yes. We prepare DA Arborist Reports during the design stage, Tree Protection Plans following Development Consent and provide Project Arborist inspections throughout demolition and construction for residential, commercial and coastal developments across Randwick Council.

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