Straight Answers to Common Tree Questions
Written by a local Kew East tree crew and checked against council and Victorian Government sources.
Common questions
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Melbourne?
What tree removal really costs in Melbourne's east in 2026: price ranges by tree size, what pushes the price up, permit fees and how to get a fixed quote.
Read the guide →Do I Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Melbourne?
How tree permits work in Melbourne: council local laws, the statewide canopy tree rule (Clause 52.37), overlays, exemptions, and how to check your own property.
Read the guide →Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Dead Tree?
Dead trees are often exempt from permits in Melbourne, but not always. Boroondara still requires one. How the dead tree exemptions work and what evidence to keep.
Read the guide →Neighbour's Tree Overhanging Your Fence: Your Rights in Victoria
Can you cut your neighbour's tree in Victoria? The right of abatement, when you need a council permit, who pays, damage, and what to do if you can't agree.
Read the guide →Tree on Your Nature Strip: Who's Responsible?
Street trees on Melbourne nature strips belong to council. Who prunes them, how to report problems in Boroondara, Manningham and Whitehorse, and power line rules.
Read the guide →Council permit guides
Tree Removal Permits in Boroondara: The Complete Guide
Boroondara's tree rules explained: canopy trees (110 cm), significant trees, boundary canopy trees, dead trees, permit fees, timeframes and penalties. Kew, Balwyn, Hawthorn, Camberwell.
Read the guide →Tree Removal Permits in Manningham: The Complete Guide
When you need a permit to remove a tree in Manningham: the canopy tree rules, boundary distances, exemptions for dead trees and weeds, VicSmart applications. Doncaster, Templestowe, Bulleen.
Read the guide →Tree Removal Permits in Whitehorse: The Complete Guide
Whitehorse tree rules explained: Clause 52.37 canopy trees, the Significant Landscape Overlay areas in Blackburn and Vermont, VPO trees, dead tree exemptions and VicSmart. Box Hill, Blackburn, Mitcham.
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