Following community engagement in late 2024, Council noted the strong level of community interest in better managing the loss of trees on private land and requested that the CEO prepare a draft Local Planning Policy to support the retention of mature trees while enabling reasonable development.
A report is now being presented to the June 2026 Ordinary Meeting of Council seeking endorsement of a draft Local Planning Policy - Regulated Trees on Private Land for the purpose of public advertising. If endorsed by Council, the draft policy will be released for public comment.