City of Canning - Clearing of native vegetation

Clearing of native vegetation

Complaints about unauthorised clearing of native vegetation.

Last updated on: 12 May 2023

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Requirements

The removal of indigenous vegetation on properties zoned rural or special rural (e.g. the larger lots in Canning Vale) requires Planning Approval.
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.09 - Tree Retention and Planting addresses the protection of existing trees and the planting of new trees on development sites.
Clause 6.2 of the policy sets out criteria against which existing trees are assessed for retention. The policy also requires developments to provide trees either by retention of existing trees or the planting of 'advanced trees' which have a minimum container size.
Clause 6.8 of the policy specifies numbers of trees for different types of developments.
This Policy allows the City to request the retention of existing trees or planting of new trees on private development sites.
Additionally, properties zoned as Commercial and Rural/Special Rural require Planning approval to clear native vegetation/ trees.

This type of request cannot be anonymous.
Contact details are required when lodging this type of 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.

To raise a request for clearing of native vegetation, please click on the button below.
An officer will action your request within five (5) 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.

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