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Cessnock City Council Tree Removal
Tree Removal within Cessnock City Council has specific guidelines for residential and rural property owners.
Urban zones and RU5 Village
A permit from Council is required for the removal or pruning of trees in urban zones. It’s the responsibility of the property owner to seek approval for tree and vegetation works on a private property in urban zones.
Rural zones
The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 introduced changes to the approval requirements of trees and native vegetation in private rural zones (other than RU5 Village). For removal of native vegetation and trees on private property in rural zones, please contact Local Land Services Hunter on 1300 795 299. If you live in an RU5 Village zone, see Urban zones and RU5 Village information above.
For further information, view the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Local Land Services Amendment Act 2016 and State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017.
Environmental zones
All removal or pruning of native vegetation within E2 Environmental Conservation, E3 Environmental Management or E4 Environmental Living zones that is below the biodiversity offsets scheme (BOS) threshold requires a permit.
Heritage items or significant trees
If the vegetation is a heritage item or is located on a heritage site listed under Schedule 5 of the Cessnock Local Environmental Plan 2011 or is a significant tree, a development application is required to damage, prune or remove the vegetation.
Rural zones (road reserves)
We have a large network of rural roads, many of which contain native trees and vegetation. You must seek Council approval should you wish to plant additional trees or vegetation in a rural zone.
If you notice an issue requiring attention, please submit a service request via our eServices portal or contact our customer service team.
Cessnock City Council InformationOutside of urban areas, on most rural properties, the Native Vegetation Act 2004 applies with Hunter Local Land Services as the consent authority. It is advised to Ring Cessnock City Council on 02 4993 4100 if you are unsure of your land’s rules and guidelines.
For the Rural Fire Service 10/50 Zoning check your address here
For Rural zoning or to check if you are located under the Cessnock City Council Rules and Regulations or under the Hunter Local Land Services, please ring the council as different rules may apply.
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