Arbor Express prepares AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports throughout the City of Sydney, including Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Alexandria, Pyrmont and Redfern, for Development Applications, tree removal applications, Health & Safety Tree Assessments and construction compliance.
Serving Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Redfern, Alexandria, Pyrmont, Ultimo, Glebe, Newtown, Waterloo, Potts Point and all suburbs within the City of Sydney local government area.
With more than 32 years' arboricultural experience, we help homeowners, architects, builders, strata managers and developers identify the report they need and provide clear, Council-ready documentation prepared in accordance with AS 4970 and AS 4373 where applicable. Fast-track assessments are available for urgent and potentially hazardous trees.
The City of Sydney combines Australia's largest commercial centre with heritage precincts, established inner-city neighbourhoods and major urban renewal areas. Heritage buildings, constrained sites and mature street trees mean Arborist Reports for Development Applications are commonly required, tree permits and construction compliance.
The City of Sydney combines Australia's largest commercial centre with heritage precincts, established inner-city neighbourhoods and major urban renewal areas. Heritage buildings, constrained sites and mature street trees mean Arborist Reports for Development Applications are commonly required, tree permits and construction compliance.
Arbor Express provides AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports throughout the City of Sydney, supporting homeowners, developers, builders, architects, strata managers and businesses with practical arboricultural advice for planning approvals, tree management and development compliance.
Where a tree is heritage-listed, Development Consent is generally required. Where it is protected under the Sydney DCP 2012, a tree permit generally applies instead. We prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments for developments across Sydney CBD, Pyrmont, Ultimo and Surry Hills, addressing tree retention, condition and development impacts for Council lodgement.
We assess hazardous and declining trees for homeowners, strata managers and commercial property owners, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations using recognised arboricultural risk assessment methodologies.
Project Arborist services are provided throughout the City of Sydney and, depending on Development Consent conditions, may include:
Our services help protect retained trees while supporting ongoing compliance with Development Consent conditions and the City's heritage controls.
We prepare reports supporting tree permit applications involving hazardous trees, structural defects and proposed development. Where a tree is dead, dying or poses an immediate danger, we can prepare the required arborist report confirming its condition before work begins.
Once approval has been issued, we can also assist clients in arranging the approved work with suitably qualified arborists where appropriate.
Arbor Express provides practical, evidence-based arboricultural consulting services for homeowners, architects, builders, developers and project teams throughout the City of Sydney.
Fast-track reporting services are available for urgent Development Application deadlines.
Call 0494 077 630 to discuss your deadlines.
The City's commercial and historic core, where redevelopment, infrastructure upgrades and heritage buildings frequently require Arboricultural Impact Assessments and construction compliance.
High-density residential and mixed-use precincts where apartment developments, adaptive reuse projects and commercial construction regularly require Arborist Reports.
Established inner-city neighbourhoods with heritage terraces and mature street trees, where ongoing residential redevelopment often requires tree assessment.
Major urban renewal areas with extensive residential and commercial development, where Development Applications and Project Arborist services are commonly required.
Leafy inner-city neighbourhoods combining heritage conservation areas with established canopy trees, where Arborist Reports frequently support renovations and extensions.
Harbourside suburbs with heritage apartments and established gardens, where tree assessment and development advice are often required for constrained sites.
The City of Sydney protects trees under Clause 5.9 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 and Section 3.5.3 – Tree Management of the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.
Before pruning or removing a tree on private property, it is important to determine whether the tree is protected under the DCP or heritage-listed, as this determines whether a tree permit or Development Application is required.
Arbor Express prepares AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports that help homeowners, builders, architects and developers satisfy the City of Sydney's planning requirements.
In most situations, yes. Before pruning or removing a tree on private property, you should first determine whether it is protected under the Sydney DCP 2012 or is heritage-listed. Heritage-listed trees generally require Development Consent, while other protected trees are usually managed through a tree permit application.
Several species are exempt from permit requirements unless they appear on the Register of Significant Trees or the Heritage Trees List, including African Olive, Cocos Palm, Privet, Rubber Tree and Umbrella Tree. Certain minor pruning that removes no more than 5% of the canopy and complies with AS 4373 may also be exempt. We can confirm whether your tree qualifies before any work begins.
Depending on the purpose of the report, it may include a tree health and structural assessment, retention recommendations, impact assessment and tree protection measures tailored to support a Development Application, tree permit application or Health & Safety assessment.
Fast-track reporting is available for urgent and hazardous tree assessments, subject to current availability.
Yes. We prepare DA tree assessments during the design stage, Tree Protection Plans following approval and provide Project Arborist inspections throughout construction for residential and commercial developments across the City of Sydney.
Need an Arborist Report in the City of Sydney? Contact our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists today for expert advice, fast turnaround times and a free, no-obligation quote.
