Tree Removal City of Casey
Razor Blade Tree Specialists is based at Narre Warren North, inside the City of Casey, and we work right across the municipality. We have dedicated pages for Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Hallam, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Doveton, Cranbourne and Clyde North, each covering the local streets, trees and permit questions we see most. This page sets out the Casey-wide rules that apply to all of them.
About The Area
The City of Casey covers a large slice of Melbourne's south-east, from the established suburbs around Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hallam, through Narre Warren and Berwick, out to growth areas such as Clyde North and the Cranbourne district. Council's main office is at Bunjil Place, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren, with a second customer service counter in Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre. The main phone number is (03) 9705 5200.
Casey's tree permit rules
Council's guidance for trees on private property says a planning permit may be required to remove or prune a tree when any of the following applies:
- the land is affected by an Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO), Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO), Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) or Heritage Overlay (HO);
- the tree is a canopy tree, defined as more than 5 metres high, with a canopy diameter of at least 4 metres and a trunk circumference over 0.5 metres measured 1.4 metres above ground; or
- the property is over 4,000 square metres and the vegetation is native.
Casey lists situations where a permit is not needed, including removing only the hazardous parts of a tree that is likely to fail within 48 hours, minor maintenance pruning such as removing dead branches or branches damaging buildings or services, pruning near power lines for safety, removing certain environmental weeds, and other exemptions written into the planning scheme. To check a property, Council suggests looking up its zone and overlays on VicPlan and using the Request a call from a planner form, with planners aiming to respond within two business days. If a permit is needed, the application usually includes a site plan, the reasons for the works and supporting information such as an arborist report.
Council trees and nature strips
Street trees, nature strip trees and trees in parks and reserves are managed by Council. Casey states that residents are not permitted to prune Council-managed trees and can be prosecuted for unauthorised work. Council also says it will not remove or prune its trees to create views, improve solar access, reduce leaf litter or because of the tree's size. Problems should be reported to Council, or through Snap Send Solve for non-urgent issues.
Landscape and species
Casey's indigenous plant guide maps the original vegetation as a patchwork of Plains Grassland and Plains Woodland, Grassy Woodland, Heathy Woodland, Swamp Scrub and Valley Grassy Forest, along with Coastal Saltmarsh and Estuarine Flat Grassland. Indigenous trees on Council's list include River Red Gum, Mealy Stringybark, Snow Gum, Blackwood, Lightwood, Golden Wattle, Black Sheoak, Drooping Sheoak and Silver Banksia. The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne protects remnant heathland, woodland and wetlands, several of which the Victorian Heritage Database records as rare in the region.
Casey suburbs we service
Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Hallam, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Doveton, Cranbourne and Clyde North. Each suburb page has details specific to that area. Note that Beaconsfield, although close by, is covered by Cardinia Shire Council and has its own page.
What We Do
Across the City of Casey we provide tree removal, tree pruning, hedge trimming, palm tree removal, stump grinding and removal, bamboo removal, land and block clearing, mulching and green waste removal, and 24/7 emergency storm work. We also prepare arborist reports to support Casey planning permit applications. For local detail, see our pages for Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Hallam, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Doveton, Cranbourne and Clyde North.
Why Razor Blade
We are a Casey business ourselves, family owned and based at Narre Warren North since we started in 2006. A Level 5 qualified arborist leads the work, and every job is done by our own crew with no subcontractors. We are fully insured with $20m public liability, work standard hours of 7am to 5pm and offer emergency call outs 24/7. Quotes are free and without obligation, and sites are left clean. We hold 22 five-star Google reviews and work for homeowners, councils and schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which suburbs in the City of Casey do you cover?
We have pages for Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Hallam, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, Doveton, Cranbourne and Clyde North. If your Casey suburb is not listed, call 0481 111 804 and ask.
When do I need a City of Casey permit to remove a tree?
Casey says a permit may be needed if your land has an ESO, VPO, SLO or Heritage Overlay, if the tree is a canopy tree (over 5 m tall, canopy at least 4 m wide and trunk circumference over 0.5 m at 1.4 m above ground), or if the property is over 4,000 square metres and the vegetation is native. Check your address on VicPlan or request a call from a Casey planner.
Can a dangerous tree be removed without a permit in Casey?
Council's guidance allows the parts of a tree that pose an immediate risk, meaning they are likely to fail within 48 hours, to be removed without a permit. Only the hazardous parts are covered. If you are unsure, contact Council on (03) 9705 5200 or call us to assess the tree.
Can I prune or remove a street tree in Casey?
No. Casey says residents are not permitted to prune Council-managed trees and can be prosecuted. Council also will not remove street trees for views, solar access, leaf litter or size. Report concerns to Council or through Snap Send Solve.
Is Beaconsfield in the City of Casey?
No. Beaconsfield is covered by Cardinia Shire Council, which has its own permit rules. See our Beaconsfield and Cardinia Shire pages for details.
How much does tree removal cost in Casey?
Prices depend on tree size and condition, access, nearby buildings and power lines, and whether stump grinding and green waste removal are included. We give free, no-obligation quotes.
What native trees are common in Casey?
Council's indigenous plant guide lists River Red Gum, Mealy Stringybark, Snow Gum, Blackwood, Lightwood, Golden Wattle, Black Sheoak, Drooping Sheoak and Silver Banksia, among others.
Do you provide arborist reports for Casey permit applications?
Yes. Casey notes that an arborist report may be needed as supporting information for a permit application. Our Level 5 qualified arborist can prepare one.