Holroyd Council

SUMMARY
 TREE REMOVAL HOLROYD COUNCIL
REGULATIONS

Can I remove a tree in Holroyd Council without a council permit?

Yes, but under certain conditions

Under what conditions?

A tree may be removed without council permission if the tree;

1) Any trees (including palms) whether indigenous, endemic or exotic which have a height of
3.5 metres or less; or a canopy spread of four (4) metres or less; or a trunk
diameter of 400mm or greater, measured at 1.5 metres from the base of the tree

2) The tree is listed as an environmental or noxious weed in the Auburn LGA, as per Table 1;

3) The tree is a fruit tree or tree grown for the purposes of fruit, or is harbouring fruit fly,
except Australian trees i.e. Lilly Pilly and Blueberry Ash.

Exempt trees

There are trees that can be removed no matter what their size or condition as they are considered a pest
by your local council. The above listed conditions do not apply.

See table below

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Does my council have an exempt tree list?

Yes, see table below

Common Name Botanical name Identify reference

Bamboo Bambusoideae https://tinyurl.com/zxp9ara
Privet Ligustrum https://tinyurl.com/z9eeosq
Rubber Hevea brasiliensis https://tinyurl.com/o54zolh
Karoo Thorn Vachellia karroo https://tinyurl.com/y97tga9j
Box Elder Acer negundo https://tinyurl.com/jfv6cx8
Umbrella Schefflera actinophylla https://tinyurl.com/hg2dzan
Willow Salix https://tinyurl.com/y8ukv3y6
Green Cestrum Cestrum parqui https://tinyurl.com/y9f4mmrx
Camphor Laurel. (Except those Cinnamomum camphora https://tinyurl.com/jfw5j3m
with a height > 10m)
Cocos Palm Syagrus romanzoffiana https://tinyurl.com/yaz5z2mo
Cotoneaster Cotoneaster https://tinyurl.com/y84xxb2a
Coral Tree Erythrina https://tinyurl.com/y7b28txa
Firethorn Pyracantha https://tinyurl.com/z4m8jas
How to apply for a tree removal permit
https://tinyurl.com/ycdtaabe
Go to the above online form and fill it out to make a formal request for tree removal approval.

Holroyd City Council contact details

Phone: 87579000
Mailing Address: PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160
Website: https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Holroyd City Tree Preservation order - TPO

The above is a summary for your local Councils tree preservation order. Please follow the link for the full
document.
https://www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2017-10/Tree-Preservation.pdf

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Sydney
Girraween 2145
Granville 2142
Greystanes 2145
Guildford 2161
Guildford West 2161
Holroyd 2142
Harris Park 2150
Mays Hill 2145
Merrylands 2160
Merrylands West 2160
Pemulwuy 2145
Pendle Hill 2145
South Wentworthville 2145
Toongabbie 2146
Wentworthville 2145
Westmead 2145
Woodpark 2164
Yennora 2161

This is a summary of the stated councils Tree Preservation Orders. The above information was accurate at the time of posting, but you should always check with
council before removing trees if you are unsure. The above information deals with trees on private property.