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Clause 52.37 Arborist Reports for Melbourne Properties
Need arborist advice for trees affected by Clause 52.37?
TLC Trees provides professional arborist assessments and reports for property owners, developers and other project stakeholders dealing with tree requirements as part of planning or proposed development works.
Our arborists can assess the trees involved, document their condition and provide the arboricultural information required for your project.
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What Is Clause 52.37?
Clause 52.37 of the Victorian Planning Provisions relates to the protection of canopy trees and can become relevant when proposed works involve the removal, destruction or lopping of significant vegetation.
Depending on the property and proposed works, understanding which trees are affected and documenting existing vegetation may form part of the planning process.
TLC Trees can provide professional level 5 arboricultural assessment and reporting where tree information is required.
If you are unsure what type of report your project needs, our professional arborists can review your requirements before the assessment begins.
Why Choose TLC Trees?
Qualified Arborists
Your trees are assessed by experienced arboricultural professionals.
Report-Specific Assessment
We determine what type of assessment is required rather than treating every arborist report as the same service.
Clear Scope and Pricing
Once we understand the requirements, we can explain the scope of the work and provide appropriate pricing.
Complete Tree Services
If additional arboricultural work is required after the assessment, TLC Trees provides a broader range of professional tree services.
When Might You Need an Arborist Report?
An arborist report may be required when proposed works could affect existing trees or vegetation.
This can include projects involving:
- New developments
- Property redevelopment
- Building works
- Proposed tree removal
- Works close to established trees
- Native vegetation
- Planning permit requirements
- Requests for additional tree information
The exact requirements can vary depending on the property, vegetation and planning process.
Rather than assuming which report you need, TLC Trees can review the project requirements and determine what arboricultural information needs to be provided.
What Does a Clause 52.37 Arborist Assessment Involve?
The assessment begins with understanding the property, the trees involved and the reason the arboricultural information is required.
1. Review the Requirements
We review the information available about the project and what needs to be assessed.
2. Inspect the Trees
Our arborist assesses the relevant trees and records the information required for the report.
3. Prepare the Report
The findings are documented clearly so the relevant tree information can be provided as part of your project or planning process.
4. Discuss the Next Steps
If additional arboricultural work is required, we can explain what may need to happen next.
For broader reporting requirements, see our Arborist Reports service.
Arborist Reports for Development and Planning
Tree-related planning requirements can become complicated when existing vegetation overlaps with proposed construction or development.
A professional arborist report provides documented information about the trees affected by the proposed works rather than relying on assumptions about their condition or significance.
Where a project requires more detailed consideration of how development may affect existing trees, an Arboricultural Impact Assessment may also be appropriate.
TLC Trees can help determine which type of arboricultural assessment is suitable based on the information you have received for your project.
Do I Need an Arborist Before Removing a Tree?
If a tree is connected to a planning or development requirement, it is important to understand the applicable requirements before arranging removal.
An arborist can assess the tree and provide professional information about its condition and the proposed works.
If removal is approved or otherwise permitted, TLC Trees also provides professional tree removal services across Melbourne.
This allows the assessment and any subsequent tree work to be handled through an experienced arboricultural team.
What Information Can an Arborist Report Provide?
The exact contents of an arborist report depend on why the assessment has been requested.
Where relevant, an arborist assessment may document information about:
- Trees located on or around the property
- Tree species
- Tree dimensions
- General tree condition
- Proposed works affecting trees
- Tree retention or removal considerations
- Potential impacts associated with proposed works
- Arboricultural recommendations
The report should be prepared around the requirements of the individual project rather than using a generic report for every property.
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If you've been asked to provide arboricultural information relating to Clause 52.37, send TLC Trees the details you have received.
We can review the requirements, assess the relevant trees and determine the appropriate reporting approach for your project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clause 52.37?
Clause 52.37 is part of the Victorian Planning Provisions and relates to the protection and removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation.
Do I need an arborist report for Clause 52.37?
That depends on the vegetation involved, the proposed works and the requirements applying to the property. If arboricultural information has been requested, TLC Trees can review the requirements and advise on the appropriate assessment.
Can TLC Trees inspect the trees on my property?
Yes. Our arborists can inspect relevant trees and provide professional arboricultural reporting based on the requirements of the project.
Can TLC Trees remove the tree afterwards?
TLC Trees also provides professional tree removal services. Any removal must still be appropriate for the property and applicable requirements.
What should I send TLC Trees before requesting a report?
Send through any planning information, correspondence or documentation you have received relating to the trees or proposed works. This helps us understand what arboricultural information may be required.
Do you provide other types of arborist reports?
Yes. TLC Trees provides arborist reports for a range of tree assessment and property requirements.
