The City's response to PerthNow about tree canopy protection, 18.3.25
Cockburn Council has adopted a draft local planning policy on tree protection, for the purpose of community consultation, which will commence in coming months.
The draft policy was adopted by Council at its 12 November 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting.
Advertising could not commence immediately because its implementation needed an amendment to the local planning scheme, which required the consent of the Environmental Protection Authority and Western Australian Planning Commission.
The City is finalising tree height mapping to include during the draft policy consultation phase, so the community is clear which trees may be covered by the policy.
The City of Cockburn’s draft policy is based on the model prepared by the WA Local Government Association using the same criteria, but with adjustments to ensure it is easy to implement and enforce.