Clearing of native vegetation

Complaints about unauthorised clearing of native vegetation.

If you believe the land owner is clearing indigenous vegetation without approval, please proceed with a lodging a request below.

The City's Local Planning Policy LP.02 – Tree Retention, Planting and Development addresses the protection of existing trees and the planting of new trees on development sites. This Policy allows the City to request the retention of existing trees or planting of new trees on private development sites.

The removal of indigenous vegetation on properties zoned rural or special rural (e.g. the larger lots in Canning Vale) requires Planning Approval.

Report

• To report the clearing of native vegetation, please complete the report form.
• A City officer will action your request within five working days. This includes contacting you to clarify the nature of the complaint, checking on any possible safety risks for City staff and explaining the complaint process.
• Your contact details are required when lodging this issue to ensure a proper investigation can be completed. It also provides the City with the ability to clarify information to ensure officers have a safe working environment. Personal information is not disclosed to any person without consent.
• If you are unable to find the correct address when submitting the request, please contact us.