Tree and vegetation policies

Urban Tree Management Policy(PDF, 1MB)

Strategic framework to guide the protection, care, maintenance and management of trees throughout the Willoughby local government area.

Key topics:

• tree protection
• habitat protection, recovery and connectivity
• tree asset management
• community engagement

Vegetation Management Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)

The Vegetation Management Guideline supports, and should be used with reference to, the Vegetation Management Policy.

Key topics:

• clearing trees and vegetation
• tree report requirements
• replacement planting
• street trees
• nature strip / verge management
• volunteer and education programs
• community gardens
• temporary access over community land

Willoughby Street Tree Master Plan(PDF, 5MB)

The Willoughby Street Tree Master Plan establishes the strategic framework to guide the provision, selection and planting of street trees throughout the City.

Key topics:

• landscape context and selection criteria
• street tree precinct plans

This component of Willoughby Development Control Plan (WDCP) is made under Part 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 (Vegetation SEPP).

Key topics:

• permit required for clearing of vegetation
• development application required for clearing of vegetation
• exemptions
• development applications under Part 4.2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
• replacement trees
• vegetation management guidelines