Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 18, 2021 12:10 pm Hi everyone, hoping to get some advice prior to starting this process - i have no idea of the implications to myself so want to make sure I go in with my eyes open. I have bought a property in Kingston council VIC, that has a huge tree in the front corner of the property. This is easily a significant tree so requires a permit for removal. This tree is hard on the fence line and is pushing forward the brick front fence, which is leaning towards the footpath. This is a hazard and needs to be actioned. The kicker is there is also a stormwater easement (E-1) that runs through my property and this tree is over that. I have some suspicion that the tree has damaged the easement based on the grass growth on the nature strip. So my questions are as follows: - is the damage to front fence a reason to remove a significant tree? Or would I be told to just remove the current fence and build around it so to speak. - as the tree is over an easement on private property, is the cost of the removal paid for by myself or the council? - in the event this tree has damaged the stormwater pipes, am I liable for the cost of fixing this? I have owned the property for less than a year and this tree would be decades old. Thanks in advance to whoever may be able to help with some of the above. Not sure if relevant but I am one of two units on the block which was subdivided in the 90’s, the tree may precede this date but I cannot prove that. Re: Tree Removal on easement - help 2Feb 21, 2023 8:45 pm Hi I am in a very similar situation with a very large tree on my property that is directly on a sewage easement at the back of our house. This tree was here when we bought the house. Our council is also Kingston. I am wondering what the outcome of this was. Did the council allow you to remove the tree and if so who paid? Thanks Hi , I'm currently going through this now within the Whitehorse council which has a similar set of restrictions. We're having to make compromises with our floor plan due… 3 23584 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 12598 You might be able to apply to divert the sewer at your expense. In NSW you would contact a Water services co-ordinator and they would give you advice as to whether or not… 1 12878 |