Yes, in many Melbourne councils, even small-scale renovations can trigger the need for a Tree Management Plan (TMP), especially if your project falls within the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) of a protected tree. This applies to works like home extensions, driveways, garages, or even landscaping changes. 

Councils such as Yarra, Boroondara, or Stonnington often require a TMP to ensure nearby trees aren’t damaged during excavation or building works. If your works are within a few metres of a mature tree, it’s worth checking early. 

A TMP helps you stay compliant and avoid unnecessary delays, fines, or rework.

Many Melbourne councils use specific criteria, like trunk diameter, height, species, or canopy size, to determine whether a tree is protected. In municipalities like Glen Eira, Darebin, or Moreland, even exotic trees can fall under protection overlays. 

If you're unsure, we can assess your site and cross-reference local laws to identify if a TMP is required.

Don’t wait until council raises an issue - finding out early can help you avoid approval delays or stop-work orders. 

Our arborists understand the nuances of Melbourne’s varying council requirements and can give you a clear answer fast.

We typically turn around a Tree Management Plan within 2–5 business days once we’ve inspected the site. 

That said, urgency is never a problem - if your application is time-sensitive, we can often fast-track the report. 

Our team is highly familiar with the expectations of councils like the City of Melbourne or Port Phillip, which helps us avoid unnecessary back-and-forth. 

The sooner we’re engaged, the faster we can get your TMP done and the fewer headaches you’ll have when lodging your permit or commencing work.

A Tree Management Plan (TMP) outlines how to protect existing trees during construction - think fencing, excavation methods, and access restrictions. 

An Arborist Report, such as an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), evaluates the health, structure, and viability of trees on-site. Most Melbourne councils will ask for both. 

For example, your AIA might determine that a tree can be retained, but your TMP will detail exactly how it should be protected throughout the project. They work hand-in-hand to meet council requirements and support your permit application or development approval.

Yes. Every TMP we provide includes a Tree Protection Plan (TPP) - a site diagram showing exactly where fencing, no-go zones, access paths, and protective measures must go. 

It’s essential for clarity and compliance. 

Councils like Stonnington and Whitehorse often won’t approve a TMP without this visual component. We make our TPPs easy to read for your entire team (whether it’s site supervisors, tradies, or council officers) so everyone knows where they can and can’t go during construction.

Rejections are rare, but if your council does request changes or clarification, we’ll revise the plan based on their feedback and resubmit it quickly - no added stress for you. We’ve worked with nearly every council in Melbourne and know the subtle differences in what each one wants to see.

If you’ve received formal feedback or a Request for Further Information (RFI), just pass it on and we’ll handle the rest.

Our goal is to get your approval over the line with minimal back-and-forth.

Yes, and in some cases, it’s urgent. 

If works have already started and no TMP was submitted, you could be at risk of breaching local laws or damaging root systems without realising. Some councils, like Port Phillip and Moreland, can issue stop-work notices if tree protection isn’t adequately demonstrated. 

A retroactive TMP can help you get compliant quickly and avoid penalties. We’ll assess the current site conditions, identify any immediate risks, and document mitigation strategies to satisfy council requirements.

No, we service the greater Melbourne region as well as metro suburbs. So if your project is in places like Mornington, Sunbury, or the Dandenong Ranges, we’ve got you covered. 

Tree controls and overlays often extend beyond inner-city councils, and many regional planning authorities are just as strict. Our arborists regularly travel across Greater Melbourne and understand how different local government areas interpret TPZs, overlays, and native vegetation protection laws.