Sydney Council Tree Regulations
As a general rule of thumb you can remove a tree in Sydney without council approval when:
1. The tree is dead
2. The tree is dying
3. Tree is within 3 meters of a house or building
4. Tree is on your local council’s exemption list
5. Tree is in a fire zone
Regulations are council-specific, so you will need to consult your local council TPO or the summary PDF below.