An application to remove, destroy or lop a canopy tree under Clause 52.37 must be accompanied by the following information, as appropriate:

• A site plan, photographs or other techniques that accurately describe:
  • The location of all canopy trees and other vegetation on the site.
  • The canopy trees proposed to be removed, destroyed or lopped, including species, height and canopy diameter.
  • The location and details of existing and new canopy trees, including species, type, expected height and expected canopy diameter at maturity, soil conditions and proposed irrigation.
  • Note: the number of existing canopy trees to be retained or proposed should meet the minimum canopy tree requirements specified in Table 1.
• An explanation of why the canopy tree is proposed to be removed, destroyed or lopped and, if applicable, an explanation of why the proposal does not meet the canopy tree requirement.
• Details of the proposed buildings or works, including plans of the development, if the canopy tree is proposed to be removed, destroyed or lopped to enable construction of a building or the construction or carrying out of works.
• An assessment of the canopy tree prepared by a suitably qualified person (an Arborist), if the canopy tree is proposed to be removed or lopped due to its health or stability.

If in the opinion of the responsible authority an application is not relevant to deciding the application, the responsible authority may waive or reduce the requirement.