AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports across Sutherland Shire provide Council-ready documentation for Development Applications, tree permit applications and Health & Safety Tree Assessments, including TRAQ risk assessments accepted by Council.
Servicing Sutherland, Cronulla, Engadine, Kirrawee, Woolooware and every suburb across Sutherland Shire.
Sutherland Shire's lush bushland, coastal cliffs and sprawling parks mean tree preservation is closely regulated across the Shire, from established suburbs around Sutherland and Kirrawee to the coastal properties of Cronulla and Woolooware. Extensions, renovations and construction near retained trees mean an Arborist Report is often needed before a Development Application or tree permit can proceed.
With more than 32 years' arboricultural consulting experience, our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists prepare Council-ready reports for Development Applications, Health & Safety assessments, tree removal and construction projects throughout Sutherland Shire.
Extensions, renovations and knockdown rebuilds are the most common reason property owners across Sutherland Shire need a DA Arborist Report, with coastal suburbs such as Cronulla and Woolooware frequently requiring assessment of established trees before construction near retained canopy.
Extensions, renovations and knockdown rebuilds are the most common reason property owners across Sutherland Shire need a DA Arborist Report, with coastal suburbs such as Cronulla and Woolooware frequently requiring assessment of established trees before construction near retained canopy.
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, including a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) assessment where a tree permit application requires additional supporting evidence.
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.
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Our Arborist Reports are available throughout Sutherland Shire, including Sutherland, Cronulla, Engadine, Kirrawee and Woolooware, as well as surrounding suburbs and localities across the entire local government area.
From established residential areas and coastal properties to bushland-fringed sites, we assist homeowners, architects, builders and developers with arboricultural documentation for Development Applications, tree removal, renovations and construction near retained trees.
Private trees across Sutherland Shire are protected under Chapter 39 Natural Resource Management of Council's Development Control Plan, developed under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021. Removal or pruning of a tree on private land generally requires Council's permission.
Understanding these requirements early can help avoid delays and ensure your project complies with Council's planning controls.
Some tree pruning works and species are exempt under Development Control Plan Clause 4.3 (exempt species) and Clause 4.4 (other exempt tree work), and further exemptions apply under the NSW Rural Fire Service 10/50 Code or a Hazard Reduction Certificate.
Tree works conducted without a permit or outside these exemptions are treated as tree vandalism, so we recommend confirming exemption status before you proceed.
In most cases, yes. Private trees are protected under Chapter 39 of Council's Development Control Plan, and removal or pruning of a tree that isn't specifically exempt requires a tree removal or pruning application.
Yes, in certain circumstances. Council must be satisfied the tree poses an immediate or imminent risk to life or property. You'll need a qualified minimum AQF 4 arborist to inspect and photograph the tree, and both you and the arborist must complete and retain a SEPP Exempt Imminent Risk Form, along with all photos and videos, for a minimum of two years.
No. Council will not remove or prune a tree as part of a Complying Development. Tree permit applications are assessed against Council's normal criteria, and if they don't meet those criteria, you'll be advised to follow the Development Application process instead.
Generally, yes. The current requirement is two replacement trees planted on-site, or four trees planted off-site, for every tree removed, in accordance with Chapter 39 of Council's DCP.
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 Sutherland Shire.
Need an Arborist Report in Sutherland Shire Council? Contact our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists today for expert advice, fast turnaround times and a free, no-obligation quote.
