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Council is closed from 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026. If you have an urgent Council enquiry, please call 5662 9200. Updates to services are shown at the link below. Thank you.

Service Updates

What approvals do I need? - Native Vegetation

Do I need approval?

In short, vegetation removal is allowed in some circumstances and a planning permit can sometimes be required. If you remove vegetation without a permit when one is required, penalties apply as it is an offence.

Click the buttons below to download these handy resources.

Native Vegetation Removal Fact Sheet

Bushfire Protection Sheet