Arborist Reports DA & Tree Removal - Bass Hill, Chester Hill & Yagoona
AQF Level 5 Arborist Reports for Development Applications & Tree Removal.
Planning a Development Application within the Bura / Bass Hill Ward? Bura / Bass Hill is one of five wards within the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area. Our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists prepare Council-ready Arborist Reports throughout Bass Hill, Birrong, Chester Hill, Condell Park, Georges Hall, Lansdowne, Potts Hill, Regents Park, Sefton, Villawood and Yagoona.
- AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists
- 32+ years arboricultural experience
- Council-ready documentation
- Development and tree reports
Why development is different in the Bura / Bass Hill Ward
The Bura / Bass Hill Ward combines established residential neighbourhoods with industrial and employment land, transport infrastructure and larger development sites. Chester Hill and Condell Park also have centre-specific provisions within Canterbury-Bankstown’s Development Control Plan.
Projects commonly involve new homes and knockdown rebuilds, duplex and townhouse developments, industrial buildings and warehouses, factory extensions, commercial developments, childcare centres, road and infrastructure upgrades, and school developments.
Many sites contain mature canopy trees that influence building footprints, access, excavation, service corridors and construction staging. Early arboricultural assessment helps identify these constraints before architectural and engineering plans are finalised.
Common tree constraints
Development projects within the ward frequently involve mature private and established street trees, boundary trees and shared Tree Protection Zones, deep service excavations, stormwater infrastructure, road widening, retaining walls, and industrial hardstand construction.
Where construction affects retained trees, Tree Protection Zone and Structural Root Zone assessments are commonly required in accordance with AS 4970-2025.
Suburbs we service
Local development context for each suburb in the Bura / Bass Hill Ward.
Bass Hill
The ward’s namesake suburb, with a residential character alongside industrial land toward the M5.
Birrong
A compact residential suburb with established blocks and mature garden trees.
Chester Hill
Carries its own local centre planning status under the DCP, and the suburb itself straddles two councils: a small north-eastern part falls under Cumberland Council rather than Canterbury-Bankstown, so it is worth confirming which council tree controls apply before lodging.
Condell Park
Identified as a small village centre with its own DCP provisions. Its proximity to Bankstown Airport also creates a development context quite different from the ward’s predominantly residential suburbs.
Georges Hall
Sits close to the Georges River corridor, where established canopy, larger trees and development near retained vegetation can make root-zone assessment particularly relevant where construction occurs close to trees.
Lansdowne
A small, largely residential and light-industrial pocket within the ward.
Potts Hill
Home to a former Sydney Water reservoir site, now a notable urban renewal precinct. Heritage and open-space considerations can sit alongside tree assessment on projects in and around this site.
Regents Park
Another split-council suburb. Part of Regents Park falls under Cumberland Council and part under Canterbury-Bankstown, so confirming the applicable council is a useful first step before engaging an arborist.
Sefton
Within Canterbury-Bankstown under Council’s own suburb listing. One external source lists Sefton as also touching Cumberland Council, so if your property is near the Chester Hill or Regents Park boundary we would recommend confirming the applicable council directly with Canterbury-Bankstown or Cumberland Council.
Villawood
Combines established residential neighbourhoods with substantial employment and industrial land, creating a mix of residential renewal and larger commercial or industrial development sites.
Yagoona
An established residential suburb bordering Bankstown.
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 you work on industrial developments?
Yes. We regularly prepare Arborist Reports for industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects throughout the Bura / Bass Hill Ward.
My property is in Chester Hill or Regents Park. Which council applies?
Both suburbs are split between Canterbury-Bankstown and Cumberland councils. Tell us your address and we can confirm which council tree controls apply before you proceed.
Do industrial or warehouse sites have different tree requirements to residential properties?
The same Tree Management Order applies regardless of land use. Industrial and employment sites in this ward more often involve larger sites, hardstand construction and service corridors close to boundary or street trees, which can make Tree Protection Zone assessment more involved than on a typical residential block.
Official Council sources
- Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Tree Management Order
Official Council requirements relating to trees and tree management.
- Canterbury-Bankstown Development Control Plan 2023
Relevant development and centre-specific planning provisions.
- Canterbury-Bankstown Council, Trees and Development
Official Council information about trees affected by development.
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.