Blue Mountains Tree Management Conditions

9 the site boundaries is to be prioritised for retention. (cid:1) bushland and habitat values will be maintained by retaining a mosaic of intact vegetation and managed (fuel reduced) areas of native trees, shrubs and ground covers (cid:1) elements of all strata (i.e. ground cover, shrub, canopy) of the native vegetation communities will be retained within the APZ c. protection of rare/threatened species and flora and fauna habitat by implementation of mitigation measures as recommended in the Flora and Fauna Assessment for Lots 204 and 205 DP 751647 by Cumberland Ecology dated April 2011 d. proposed landscaping and restoration of batters and disturbed areas e. vegetative components of…

26. Arboricultural advice Prior to issue of any construction certificate, an updated arborist’s report must be submitted to and approved by Council’s Manager Development and Building Services. The updated report must be fully coordinated with the updated landscape design required by Conditions 11 and 24 and must include the following information: a) Retention of Tree 3 and Tree 4. b) Updated tree protection plan and specifications. c) Site-specific recommendations for tree protection, tree-sensitive construction methodologies, and tree- sensitive design integration to minimise impacts to Tree 3 and Tree 4 caused by paving and landscaping works. The recommendations should prioritise the…

102. Tree monitoring Following the practical completion of construction works and for a minimum period of 24 months, the person benefitting from this consent is to engage a qualified consulting arborist (minimum Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5) to undertake monitoring of the trees within the works area. The appointed arborist is to inspect the trees for decline and hazards and determine the adequacy of the maintenance regime for the purpose of maintaining tree health and longevity. Where significant evidence of tree decline or structural instability is detected, the inspecting arborist is to immediately notify and provide a report detailing identified issues and…

86. Inspection of retained trees by arborist Prior to issue of any occupation certificate, the supervising arborist must: a) Undertake an assessment of the retained trees within the site as well as Tree N1 in the road reserve to check for damage and disease, and oversee any remedial works required. b) Oversee any remedial works required. c) Provide advice for the ongoing maintenance so as to conserve the structural stability and life expectancy of each retained tree. d) Recommend appropriate timing for an ongoing monitoring regime to assess the retained trees for decline and hazards. Reason: To ensure protection of trees to be retained.

22. Tree retention and removal Approval is given for removal of all trees within the site except for Tree 3 and Tree 4 as identified in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report by Arborist network dated July 2025. Approval is also given for removal of the row of Crepe Myrtles along the site’s western boundary. No approval is given for removal of any other trees outside the site. All other trees within and outside the site must be retained and protected. Reason: To clarify tree retention and removal. Before issue of a construction certificate

76. Tree removal on Council land The removal of trees approved for removal from Council’s land (i.e. Crepe Myrtles along the boundary with the Oriental Hotel) shall be undertaken at no cost to Council by an experienced tree removal contractor or arborist holding public liability insurance with minimum cover of $20,000,000. Reason: To ensure tree removal is carried out by qualified professionals. Before issue of an occupation certificate

73. Tree protection during works The tree protection measures required by Condition 54 must be maintained for the duration of works in the relevant area. No works shall occur within tree protection zones unless approved by the supervising arborist. Reason: To ensure protection of trees to be retained.

74. Tree removal The approved tree removal must be supervised by an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5 qualified arborist and be carried out by an AQF Level 3 (or higher) qualified arborist. Reason: To ensure tree removal is carried out by qualified professionals.