Request to inspect a tree on a neighbour’s property

Step 1.Before you start

If you are concerned about a tree on a neighbour’s property, speak to your neighbour first before taking action. You should speak with your neighbour about getting the tree assessed by a qualified arborist.

If your neighbour refuses to have the tree assessed you can lodge the following request to inspect a tree on a neighbour’s property with Council.

Complete the application

You'll need to provide your contact details, information about the tree and a map of where the trees are located.

Step 2.Inspection and report

If your neighbour refuses to have the tree assessed by a qualified arborist, you can lodge the following request to inspect a tree on a neighbour’s property with Council. We will have the tree inspected and will send the arborist report to you and/or your neighbour within two weeks. 

Any action required relating to the tree potentially posing a risk to Council land will be enforced by Council, however any tree potentially posing a risk to private property will remain a civil matter to be managed between the property owners.

Complete the application

Step 1.Download and complete the application

You'll need to provide your contact details, information about the tree and a map of where the trees are located.

Step 2.Return the form

Please note applications fees have been temporarily waived due to the recent storms

Yarra Ranges Council
PO Box 105
Lilydale,  Vic 3140

Step 3.Inspection and report

We will have the tree inspected and will send the arborist report to you and/or your neighbour within two weeks. 

Any action required relating to the tree potentially posing a risk to Council land will be enforced by Council, however any tree potentially posing a risk to private property will remain a civil matter to be managed between the property owners. 

Download the form(PDF, 122KB)