Residents

Trees

Do I need approval to prune or cut down a tree on my property?

Yes under the provisions of Councils Tree Preservation Order approval is required to remove or prune any tree located on a premises.

To seek approval from Council, either pay us a visit at Councils Information Centre, or complete the Tree Removal/Pruning Application Form below and return it to Council with the appropriate fee.

 Tree Removal/Pruning Application Form  (145 kb)

Can I have the tree on Council land at the front of my property removed?

Contact Council's Customer Service Officers on 9839 6000 between the hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm weekdays, or, alternatively visit the Customer Service Centre on the ground floor of the Civic Centre between 8.30am and 4.30pm. An investigation of the matter will be conducted by Council staff following receipt of your request.

Does Council supply trees to residents?

Yes, Council allocates 2 free plants per property, per year.

In keeping with Council's strong commitment to the "Greening of Blacktown" Blacktown City residents are entitled to collect two free plants per household to plant around their homes each financial year. Residents can collect their annual allocation of plants from Council's Nursery (Kent Street, Blacktown inside the Showground). The Nursery is open to the public from 9am to 3pm Tuesday - Friday.

Proof of residence in the Blacktown LGA will be required (eg: Rate Notice, Drivers Licence).

Throughout 2012, Council will again hold three Nursery Open Days on Saturdays to accommodate residents who cannot make it to the nursery during normal business hours. Residents can only collect their annual allocation once per financial year from the nursery.


There will also be more opportunities to collect free plants in 2012 with the annual Travelling Plant Giveaway and the Local Government Week Free Plant Giveaways from August through to October. Keep an eye out in your local newspaper or here on Council's website for further details.