Overview
This permit is required to plant or interfere with vegetation on a nature strip or council land.
For example, you will require council permission to plant flowers or shrubs, construct a garden bed on a nature strip, or to prune, trim, lop or uproot trees.
Your council may have specific restrictions on interference with significant trees - including undertaking works nearby. Significant trees have cultural, historical, or horticultural significance, have large trunk diameter, or form part of a canopy.
Eligibility
Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements.
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Contact details
For any questions about this topic.
Local Laws Officer
City of Ballarat
Operating address: The Pheonix, 25 Armstrong Street, Ballarat, Victoria 3350
Mailing address: PO BOX 655, Ballarat, Victoria 3353
Phone: 03 5320 5500
Email: info@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Website: City of Ballarat
Related laws
Act(s) name:
Local Government Act 2020 Victoria
Local law(s) name:
Community Local Law 2017 - PDF