Tree removal permits in Everton Park
Everton Park is mostly residential, and back in 2011 more than a quarter of residents already lived in semi-detached or higher-density homes. More shared walls means more shared trees.
In a townhouse complex, Queensland's neighbour tree law generally makes the body corporate the tree-keeper for trees on common property. Brisbane's permit applications also need the owner's signed approval, or the body corporate seal, when the person applying isn't the owner.
For a tree over the fence, Brisbane City Council says you need permission to trim a tree that isn't on your property, and a permit plus the owner's consent if it's protected.
Tree removal in Everton Park: what's local
Kedron Brook
Council's catchment map names Everton Park among the 14 suburbs Kedron Brook runs through, and its flood alert for Greater Everton Park and Mitchelton reads the brook at Osbourne Road.
Downfall Creek as well
A second alert uses a Downfall Creek gauge at Everton Park itself, covering Chermside West, Everton Park and Stafford Heights. Trees along either waterway may be protected waterway vegetation.
Parks and footpaths
Teralba Park, John Tucker Park and Fallon Park are among the suburb's parks, and the footpath trees are council's too. Council takes requests to assess a street tree online.
Lines
For a street tree within one metre of overhead lines, call Energex. A line that's down goes to Energex.
Neighbours' trees in Everton Park
| Talk it through | Queensland's branch notice | |
|---|---|---|
| When it fits | Most overhanging branches, with most neighbours | Branches at least 50 cm over the boundary and 2.5 m or lower |
| Time to act | Whatever you agree | At least 30 days |
| If nothing happens | Mediation at a Dispute Resolution Centre | You can cut the branches and return them, without going onto their land |
| Protected trees | Council permit plus the owner's consent | Can't be used where a vegetation protection order covers the tree |
Hiring an arborist in Everton Park
We'd have the chat over the fence first, then get the protected vegetation report for whichever lot the trunk stands on. If a body corporate is involved, we'd get its decision in writing before an arborist quotes. For a stump on a tight block, we'd ask how the grinder will get in and how the services will be found.