Before a single peg goes in the ground, most Hills District blocks come with tree preservation obligations that need resolving — and getting this wrong can hold up a build far longer, and cost far more, than most builders expect.
What needs to be checked before you plan site works
Council tree preservation orders in the Hills Shire cover more than just heritage-listed specimens — many established trees on residential blocks require a permit before removal, even where they clearly conflict with the building footprint. This needs to be confirmed as part of due diligence before you commit to a build program, not discovered once excavation starts — see our related piece on due diligence before committing to a block.
Getting site clearing done properly
Once approval is confirmed, engaging a qualified arborist or tree removal contractor who understands council permit conditions (not just the removal itself) protects the program from delays caused by non-compliant clearing. We’ve worked with both Trees Down Under and Arbor Pride for Hills District site clearing where permit conditions needed to be managed alongside the removal itself.
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