Fast track tree removal – 10FP application checklist

You are applying to lop or remove up to two trees (or prune trees) and opt to use our arborist to assess and report (for an extra fee). 

If you have an arborist report ready, you could apply for a 10P permit. Find out more go to planning advice about tree protections – permit types and consent.

This page outlines the documents that you must have (mandatory inclusions) and others you might need to apply. 

Before you start

• Check our trees and vegetation advice
• Talk to us about your application

Mandatory inclusions

Your 10FP planning application must include:

Certificate of title

You need to attach a copy of the Certificate of Title from Landata (dated within the last three months) and a copy of all registered covenants and/or Section 173 agreements.

Details of tree/s

When you apply online we will need details of:

• number of trees in your application
• per tree: location, health of the tree, species, size
• reason the vegetation needs to be removed and/or extent of proposed tree pruning/lopping.

Photographs

Supply photos of the subject trees and/or extent of pruning, show evidence of any recent branch failures or dead wood etc.

Site plan

Provide a plan that is drawn to scale with dimensions that includes (if relevant):

• title boundaries – must be clearly shown and labelled
• property boundaries and north point
• location of trees to be removed or pruned – numbered as per arborist report
• distance of subject trees from a fixed object (eg house or fence)
• accurate location of the dwelling, outbuildings and fences in relation to the property boundaries
• key site features such as driveways, swimming pools and tennis courts etc
• street frontages – location and name
• tree planting (preferably indigenous species from our Live Local Plant Local guide) to replace trees removed.

Check permit application fees

When you submit your application online you will pay a fee. To find out how much your application type will cost go to planning fees.

Apply now

If you have registered to use our online portal and have prepared all of the documents listed above, it’s time to submit a 10FP application online.

Apply