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Unless they appear on your council’s preservation order exemption list, are dead, or an immediate safety hazard, yes you will require a permit from your local council. 

If they are an immediate hazard (such as damaged after a storm) it is recommended you still contact your local council if possible.  You will need to take photos that show the tree as hazardous, and then contact your local council in writing. 

For more info see our Tree Removal Process page.

Councils generally don't find the following reasons satisfactory:

• Trees shedding leaves or other matter such as fruit or cones
• Improving views
• Fears about healthy trees falling or dropping branches
• Causing overshadowing
• Minor lifting of driveways and paths by tree roots

Yes we are happy to make a professional recommendation in writing and help you review the councils specifications.

Costs can vary enormously depending on the size of the tree, the location and the degree of difficulty in accessing the tree. 

We provide an obligation free quotation so there's no guesswork involved. 

You can often remove dead branches without approval as well as organise for power line clearance works, but we recommend you always check your local tree preservation order to avoid costly fines.

Again we recommed to check your local tree preservation order as you may require the neighbours signature for the pruning or removal application.