Arborist Reports DA & Tree Removal - Revesby, Panania & Padstow
AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports for Development Applications & Tree Removal.
Planning development or need an Arborist Report within the Bunya / Revesby Ward? Bunya / Revesby is one of five wards within the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area. Our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists prepare Council-ready Arborist Reports throughout East Hills, Milperra, Padstow, Padstow Heights, Panania, Picnic Point, Revesby and Revesby Heights.
- AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists
- 32+ years arboricultural experience
- Council-ready documentation
- Development and tree reports
Why development is different in the Bunya / Revesby Ward
The Bunya / Revesby Ward is characterised by established residential suburbs, larger allotments and significant tree canopy, particularly around the Georges River and adjoining bushland areas. Panania, Revesby and Padstow are important local centres, with more concentrated development around their transport and commercial areas while much of the surrounding ward remains predominantly residential.
Development commonly includes knockdown rebuilds, new homes, duplex developments, home extensions, swimming pools, secondary dwellings and residential subdivisions.
Many properties contain mature native and exotic trees that influence building footprints, driveways, excavation and underground services. Larger residential allotments in parts of the ward can create additional development potential, and each of those projects can introduce separate excavation, access and service impacts that need to be assessed in relation to existing trees.
Common tree constraints
Mature trees can influence proposed building footprints, driveway locations, excavation, retaining walls, swimming pools, services and construction access. Where trees are proposed for retention, a Development Arborist Report can assess Tree Protection Zones and Structural Root Zones and identify how the proposed design interacts with those trees. Where removal or pruning is proposed instead, Council’s Tree Management Order and applicable approval requirements need to be considered separately.
Early arboricultural assessment allows these issues to be identified while the design can still be adjusted, rather than after plans are substantially complete. Where proposed excavation occurs close to significant retained trees, further investigation may sometimes be required to establish root location before construction proceeds.
Suburbs we service
Local development context for each suburb in the Bunya / Revesby Ward.
East Hills
Sits directly on the Georges River, with Georges River National Park bordering the suburb.
Milperra
Combines established residential areas with development near the Georges River corridor and employment land.
Padstow
A well-established, mostly residential suburb and one of the ward’s local centres, with the M5 corridor and some light industrial land at its northern edge.
Padstow Heights
Borders Georges River National Park and is bounded by Salt Pan Creek to the east.
Panania
One of the ward’s local centres, with some renewal and higher-density development concentrated around Panania station.
Picnic Point
An established residential area adjoining Georges River National Park, including Yeramba Lagoon, creating a strong interface between residential properties, mature vegetation and protected open space.
Revesby
The ward’s other local centre, with the M5 running through the suburb and a mix of residential and employment land.
Revesby Heights
A smaller, established residential suburb on the northern bank of the Georges River.
Reports we prepare in this ward
Development
Arboricultural Impact Assessments, Development Arborist Reports, Tree Protection Plans and Project Arborist services.
Tree investigation
Tree Root Investigation and Mapping, plus health, structural and risk assessments.
Tree works
Tree Removal Reports and Tree Pruning Reports where arboricultural evidence is required, and the approved tree work itself.
Not sure which applies to your project? Send us your plans or tree photos and we will confirm.
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, send us the property address and we will tell you what applies.
Do I need a Development Arborist Report for a knockdown rebuild or duplex here?
Often, yes, where existing trees on the site or neighbouring properties may be affected by the proposed works. Given the ward’s larger allotments, there is often more flexibility to design around mature trees than in denser parts of the LGA, and an early assessment can identify what is realistic before plans are finalised.
My property backs onto Georges River National Park. Does that affect my tree assessment?
Properties adjoining or close to Georges River National Park can involve mature boundary vegetation and retained trees that need to be considered as part of the proposed development. The requirements depend on the property, tree locations and proposed works, so the site should be assessed individually.
Do I need an Arborist Report for a swimming pool?
An Arborist Report may be required where a proposed swimming pool, excavation or associated works could affect retained trees on or near the property. Early assessment can identify Tree Protection Zones, potential impacts and whether the pool location or construction methodology needs to respond to existing trees.
Official Council sources
- Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Tree Management Order
Official Council requirements relating to trees and tree management.
- Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Trees and Development
Official Council information about trees affected by development.
- Georges River National Park, NSW National Parks
Official park information for properties adjoining Georges River National Park.
Official source links checked 3 September 2026.
Related pages
Council information last verified 3 September 2026. Requirements can change, so confirm with Canterbury-Bankstown Council for property-specific advice.
Not sure which arborist report you need?
Send us your plans, Council correspondence or photographs of the tree. Our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists can identify the appropriate assessment, explain the next step and provide a fixed quote before work begins.