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