32+ years
Arboricultural consulting and professional tree management experience.
AQF Level 5
Consulting Arborists preparing Council-ready documentation.
Tree Permits
We check exemptions and Council requirements before recommending a report.
Penrith LGA
North, South and East Wards, from Londonderry to Erskine Park.
Start with what you are trying to do
Not every tree needs a permit, and not every situation needs a full Arborist Report. Tell us which of these sounds like you and we will point you to the right pathway before you pay for documentation you may not need.
I am a homeowner
A tree needs removing or pruning, it looks unsafe, or Council has asked you for a tree report.
Homeowner tree reportsI am building or developing
A Development Application, extension or subdivision involves trees that need assessment, protection or supervision.
Development arborist reportsA tree is dangerous right now
A tree has fallen, is actively failing or is an immediate hazard to people or property.
Emergency tree assessmentArborist reports and tree services across Penrith City Council
Every report is prepared by an AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborist and structured around what Penrith City Council actually asks for. Assessment, reporting and tree work are all handled by the one team.
We also provide professional tree removal and pruning once the correct Council pathway has been established.
The arborists behind Penrith Tree Permit Services
Penrith Tree Permit Services is the Penrith arm of an established consulting arborist team. Our arborists have been preparing Council reports and managing trees across New South Wales for more than 32 years, trading as Arbor Express.
We set up this Penrith practice so local property owners, builders and developers deal with arborists who work with Penrith City Council’s vegetation controls every week. Same arborists, same standards, focused on Penrith.
How a tree permit or report runs
No guesswork and no unnecessary documentation. You know the pathway, the scope and the fixed price before we start.
Check the Council pathway
We check the tree, its size, species, location and site circumstances against the applicable Penrith Council controls, including whether an exemption applies.
Fixed quote and site assessment
You receive a fixed quote before anything begins. An AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborist then attends site and assesses the tree or trees.
Report and permit support
Where evidence is required, we prepare the Arborist Report and supporting documentation for Council’s assessment, including responses to requests for information.
Approved tree work
Once approval has been obtained or a lawful exemption established, professional tree work can proceed with the same team that prepared the report.
Do I need a Penrith Council tree permit?
A Vegetation Permit may be required to remove or prune a tree covered by Penrith City Council’s vegetation controls, unless a specific exemption or other lawful pathway applies.
Significant trees, gardens, native vegetation and vegetation affected by other environmental or planning controls may also require consideration regardless of tree size.
Council information last verified 29 August 2026. Council requirements can change, so confirm current requirements with Penrith City Council or arrange a site assessment.
3.5 metres
or more in height. A tree at or above this height is generally covered by Council’s vegetation controls.
100mm
trunk diameter, measured 1.4 metres above ground. Exceeding this also brings a tree within the controls.
Why property owners and builders choose us
AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists
Council-ready Arborist Reports prepared by appropriately qualified Consulting Arborists, not general tree contractors.
Council pathway first
We establish what Penrith Council actually requires before recommending a report or a permit application.
QTRA and TRAQ qualified
Recognised tree-risk assessment methodologies available where formal risk assessment is appropriate.
Development specialists
From Arboricultural Impact Assessment through Tree Protection Plans, root investigation and construction compliance.
Reports and tree work together
Assessment, documentation and the tree work itself handled in house, with no handover between report and site.
Fast-track available
Priority report preparation for Development Application deadlines and requests for information, where scheduling allows.
Arborist reports throughout Penrith
Penrith takes in established residential suburbs, growth areas, rural and semi-rural properties and bushland interfaces, which creates very different tree management circumstances across the local government area.
North Ward
Werrington, Cranebrook, Cambridge Park, Jordan Springs, Llandilo, Londonderry, Castlereagh, Berkshire Park and surrounds. Established homes, newer estates and larger rural-residential blocks.
North Ward arborist reportsSouth Ward
Penrith, Glenmore Park, South Penrith, Jamisontown, Emu Plains, Leonay, Regentville, Mulgoa, Wallacia and Luddenham. Nepean River, escarpment and bushfire considerations are common.
South Ward arborist reportsEast Ward
St Marys, St Clair, Colyton, Oxley Park, North St Marys, Caddens, Claremont Meadows, Erskine Park, Kemps Creek and Mount Vernon. Root conflicts and redevelopment impacts feature heavily.
East Ward arborist reportsSome Penrith suburbs cross ward boundaries, including parts of Emu Plains, Kingswood, Orchard Hills and Penrith. Ward boundaries do not change the Council-wide tree controls that apply.
Penrith Arborist Report Case Studies
See examples of tree removal assessments, Development Application reports, root investigations and tree protection work undertaken across the Penrith area.
Reviews earned by our arborists
Every review below was left on Google for Arbor Express, the consulting arborist team behind Penrith Tree Permit Services.
Questions Penrith property owners ask us
The questions Penrith property owners ask us most often before they start.
Still not sure what applies to your tree? Send us the details and we will tell you which pathway is likely to apply.
Do I need a Vegetation Permit to remove a tree in Penrith?
Possibly. A Vegetation Permit may be required where the tree is covered by Penrith City Council’s vegetation controls, unless a specific exemption or another lawful pathway applies. The first step is checking the tree, its location, the proposed work and whether an exemption applies.
Can I remove a tree within 3 metres of my house?
Certain trees may qualify for an exemption. Penrith Council provides an exemption for certain trees located within 3 metres of an external dwelling wall, measured in accordance with Council’s criteria. Other applicable controls should still be checked before removal proceeds.
Can I remove a dead tree without a permit?
Yes, provided the tree is genuinely dead and is not habitat for native fauna. Photographs or other evidence of its condition should be retained before removal.
How much does an Arborist Report cost?
Tree Removal and Tree Pruning Reports typically range from $450 to $900 or more. Development Arborist Reports and Arboricultural Impact Assessments generally start from $900, depending on the number of trees, site complexity, proposed development and Council requirements. We provide a fixed quote before work begins.
How quickly can you attend and report?
Standard reports are usually completed within a few business days of the site assessment. Fast-track preparation is available where a Development Application deadline or a request for information applies, and urgent attendance can be arranged for dangerous trees.
Need a tree permit or an Arborist Report in Penrith?
Send us photographs of the tree, the property address and any Council correspondence. Our AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists will identify the likely pathway and provide a fixed quote before work begins.