How to remove, destroy or lop one tree in an overlay

To do your own planning application to remove, destroy or lop one tree in an overlay as a VicSmart application, the first step is to check if your application is eligible for the VicSmart process. This will ensure that your application meets the following criteria:

1. The land is in any one of the following overlays:
   • Environmental Significance Overlay
   • Vegetation Protection Overlay
   • Significant Landscape Overlay
   • Neighbourhood Character Overlay
2. Does not trigger a permit under another part of the planning scheme

 Derived from Victoria Planning Provisions by the State of Victoria

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If you know your application is eligible for the VicSmart process, then you can:

Start an application