Under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Regulations, any ‘tree damaging activity’ to a regulated or significant tree is ‘development’ and needs development approval. For more information, refer to PlanSA

Specifically, approval is required for the following works:

• Removal
• Killing or destruction
• Branch or limb lopping
• Ringbarking or topping
• Any other substantial damage to a regulated or significant tree, including to its root system.

Please note that development approval is not required in some instances. Refer to PlanSA for more information.