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Firstly, check with your local council, to see whether the tree is protected or subject to an environmental overlay. If it is, you need a permit to cut it back. If it’s not protected, or you have a permit, you can cut back any leaves, branches or roots overhanging the boundary line.

Tree disputes are covered by ‘common law’, which is law the courts have developed over time. A property owner has the right to trim back any leaves or branches that enter their property at their own cost. This is known as the ‘right of abatement’.

May 19, You have the right to cut or trim back any branches or leaves growing into your property at your own cost. It is also considered as the “right of abatement”. This is applicable when the tree is not protected by the council. However, if the tree is protected by Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins.

Trees on private property Trees on your property must be kept clear of powerlines and the home occupier is responsible for this.

You are responsible for the cutting of any trees on your property that may interfere with your own electric service line or private electric line, or a private electric line on an adjoining property. Trees near other electric lines that crossFile Size: 1MB. collecting fallen timber or remove small trees for personal use, such as firewood or fencing (small trees have a diameter of 40cm or less at breast height) grazing stock mowing or slashing grass for maintenance lopping and pruning native vegetation for maintenance removing regrowth that is less than 10 years’ old.

Mar 14, Do you need permission to cut down a tree? If you are thinking of cutting trees on private property there are a few things to consider first. Sure it may be sick, damaged or just badly placed, but there are rules and regulations to follow and council fines for cutting down trees illegally.

Our infographic, Cutting Down Trees On Your Property covers when, why and what to do when removing a tree from your property. If you’re not sure whether a tree /5(33). Aug 16, Cutting down trees however, is heavily restricted in all councils across Victoria. These restrictions are in place to ensure the preservation of the urban forest and to prevent unnecessary or irresponsible removal of healthy and beneficial bushdig.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

Nov 02, Overhanging Branches on Your Property Even if the tree trunk is on your neighbor’s property, you have the responsibility for cutting any branches that extend onto your property line. You are responsible for the cost of cutting any branches you choose to trim. You can cut back anything up to your property line.