1. Do I need a permit?

Vegetation is protected under a number of different controls and overlays under the Surf Coast Planning Scheme.  Under the Scheme, a planning permit is required for:

• removal of any native vegetation from a property greater than 4000m2
• removal of any vegetation within an Environmental Significance Overlay
• removal of any vegetation specified in a schedule under a Significant Landscape Overlay or a Vegetation Protection Overlay
• removal of any vegetation within a Salinity Management Overlay
• removal of some trees specified in a schedule under the Heritage Overlay.

* Please note that multiple controls may apply to your property and in most cases there are exemptions that may apply.

Before removing or trimming vegetation, you should:

• use the online mapping tool to determine the planning overlays for your property
• check the permit and application requirements related to each relevant overlay
• contact Council to discuss your situation if you are unsure