Arborist Reports for Planning Permits Melbourne

 

Professional AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports for planning applications, council requests for further information and developments affecting trees.

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Trees can influence the layout, feasibility and approval requirements of a development. Council may request arboricultural information where a proposal involves protected trees, neighbouring trees, Council street trees or construction within tree root zones.

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ArborSolve prepares clear and practical reports that help councils and project teams understand the condition, value and development implications of trees associated with a site.

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When Might Council Require an Arborist Report?

 

An Arborist Report may be requested where:

• A new dwelling, extension or multi-unit development is proposed

• A subdivision is proposed

• Trees are proposed for removal

• Buildings or driveways are positioned near trees

• Excavation, retaining walls or services may affect tree roots

• A protected tree is located on the property

• A neighbouring tree is close to the boundary

• A Council street tree may be affected

• Council has issued a request for further information

• A planning overlay includes vegetation controls

• Planning permit conditions require tree-protection information

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Which Type of Report Do You Need?

 

​The correct report depends on the project stage, proposed works and council requirements.

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Preliminary Arboricultural Assessment

Suitable before a development design is finalised. It identifies tree condition, retention value, root zones and potential development constraints.

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Arboricultural Impact Assessment

Assesses the completed development proposal and determines how buildings, excavation, access and services may affect trees.

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Tree Removal Permit Report

Assesses whether proposed tree removal or substantial pruning is supported by the observed tree condition and site circumstances.

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Tree Protection Plan and Specifications

Explains how retained trees must be protected during demolition and construction.

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Project Arborist Certification

Confirms whether required tree-protection measures have been installed or implemented at specified construction stages.

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What May Be Included in the Report?

 

Depending on the project, the report may include:

• Tree identification and numbering

• Botanical and common names

• Tree dimensions and trunk measurements

• Health and structural condition

• Age and maturity

• Useful life expectancy

• Retention value

• Tree photographs

• Root-zone calculations

• Review of proposed plans

• Development impact assessment

• Retention and removal recommendations

• Tree-protection requirements

• Replacement planting advice

• Project Arborist inspection requirements

• Supporting tree-location or impact plans

 

Responding to a Council Request for Further Information

 

If council has requested an Arborist Report, send us:

• The complete request for further information

• Submitted architectural plans

• Feature and level survey

• Landscape or civil plans

• Any previous Arborist Reports

• Relevant planning-permit documents

 

We will review the material and advise whether you require a new assessment, an amended report or a targeted response.

 

Clear Reports for the Entire Project Team

 

Our reports are written to be understood by:

• Property owners

• Town planners

• Architects

• Engineers

• Builders

• Council planning officers

• Landscape designers

• Demolition and civil contractors

 

Observed facts, assessment findings and professional recommendations are clearly separated.

Where information is unavailable or further investigation is required, this is stated rather than assumed.

 

Request a Planning Permit Arborist Report

 

Send us the property address, proposed plans and any council correspondence.

We will review the project information and confirm the correct scope, cost and likely turnaround.

 

Call or SMS Corey Martin on 0403 693 674

Email corey@arborsolve.net.au

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