The NSW State Government introduced the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) in 2008. One of the primary reasons for the introduction of this SEPP was to expedite construction of new homes and smaller additions and alterations to properties. The SEPP was also intended to ease the burden on Local Councils by reducing the number of development applications lodged to Council for assessment.
Development cannot be carried out under the Exempt and Complying Development Code if trees protected by council's TPO require removal or if trees are likley to be damaged during the development. However, in February 2011 an additional clause was added to the SEPP relating to tree removal. Trees are under six (6) metres tall within three (3) metres of the proposed building line can be removed without council consent. If the trees are over six metres tall, the only way to remove them is under Council's TPO. Hows your eye for measuring tree height accurately when considering the location of a house footprint?
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