Neighbourhood tree disputes

Neighbourhood tree disputes
Tree Fence
While Council has no legal control over tree planting on private property, there are steps you can take to solve disputes. Neighbourhood Tree Disputes canterbury bankstown We have no legal ability to control tree planting on private property, however, there are steps that you can take to solve disputes. Tree Preservation
Tree Fence

​ 

​Council cannot legally control tree planting on private property. If your neighbour's trees are causing, or are likely to cause damage to your property, we suggest you contact your neighbour and inform them of your concerns. If a tree permit is required, Council will only accept applications from neighbours provided they have the signed permission of the owner of the tree.

Disputes are matters between residents. You can contact the Community Justice Centre (CJC) for an alternative to the court system by offering free mediation and conflict management services.

The Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours​) Act 2006 allows the Land and Environment Court to hear tree disputes and achieve cost-effective resolutions between neighbours in urban areas. 

Applications must be made in writing on forms available from the Land and En​vironment Court website. You can also read more information on your rights in this area. 

More information​

More information can be found on our Pruning and Removing Trees page.

The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our CBCity community.