Why are we introducing this fee?
Council is proposing a Tree Planting Inspection Fee to be implemented as part of the application process to ensure good amenity outcomes are achieved on each development site, improve the urban landscape, and increase community satisfaction in areas of greater density.
The implementation of a more robust framework for tree replanting through the existing approval process will assist with compliance of replacement plantings, leading to an increase in tree canopy.
A framework is proposed that will strengthen conditions of consent for all approval types. The proposal includes a Council officer inspection and certification of compliance with landscape and replanting requirements paid for by applicants.
What are the proposed fees?
Fee category - Tree Planting Inspection
| Fee Name | 2022-23 (inc. GST) | 2023-24 (inc. GST) | % | Comment |
| New Dwelling houses – inspection fee | $0.00 | $245.00 | 0% | New fee per 8 August2023 Council Resolution |
| New Dwelling houses – reinspection fee | $0.00 | $111.00 | 0% | New fee per 8 August2023 Council Resolution |
| Residential accommodation – up to 4 dwellings | $0.00 | $430.00 | 0% | New fee per 8 August2023 Council Resolution |
| Residential accommodation – 5 to 25 dwellings | $0.00 | $900.00 | 0% | New fee per 8 August2023 Council Resolution |
| Residential accommodation – 26 to 50 dwellings | $0.00 | $1,285.00 | 0% | New fee per 8 August2023 Council Resolution |
Council meeting
Project stages
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Open for comments
This consultation is closed.
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Timeline item 2 - active
Under review
We are summarising your feedback.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Report to Council
Council will receive the report.
How to have your say?
This consultation is closed. Thanks to all who provided feedback.
You can also provide feedback by:
- Mail - write to us:
Tree Planting Inspection Fee c/o Heidi Webb
Inner West Council
PO Box 14
Petersham NSW 2029
- Email – heidi.webb@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- Phone – on 02 9392 5632
Additional ways to provide feedback
- Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5589
- Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
- Voice relay call 1300 555 727
- TTY call 133 677
- SMS relay call 0423 677 767
- To request a paper copy of the survey form please call Beau Jane De Costa on 02 93925589.
Last day to provide feedback is Wednesday 18 October 2023.
What happens next?
Council will receive a report including all feedback. All those who provide feedback will be notified when the report goes to Council.
