Should We Encourage More Tree Planting in the City of Cockburn? Draft Subdivision and Development Street Tree Policy

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Consultation has concluded


We sought your feedback on a draft policy designed to increase the number of trees in the city. The aim of the draft Subdivision and Development Street Tree Policy was to:

  • Increase the number of street trees on the City's road reserves in new and infill areas by providing a framework for installation and management of the trees
  • Improve the appearance of streetscapes with trees suitable for shade, which is in line with the Council's Strategic Community Plan 2016 - 2026
  • Provide for the provision of new street trees associated with subdivision and/or development within the City.

Feedback was sought by 17 January 2017.

Outcome Summary

Following community consultation, at its meeting on 9 March 2017 (OCM Minutes 09/03/17) Council resolved to adopt the draft local planning policy.

The current 'Subdivision and Development - Street Trees Policy' (LPP5.18) can be accessed online at www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Building-and-Development/Town-Planning-and-Development/Local-Planning-Policies


We sought your feedback on a draft policy designed to increase the number of trees in the city. The aim of the draft Subdivision and Development Street Tree Policy was to:

  • Increase the number of street trees on the City's road reserves in new and infill areas by providing a framework for installation and management of the trees
  • Improve the appearance of streetscapes with trees suitable for shade, which is in line with the Council's Strategic Community Plan 2016 - 2026
  • Provide for the provision of new street trees associated with subdivision and/or development within the City.

Feedback was sought by 17 January 2017.

Outcome Summary

Following community consultation, at its meeting on 9 March 2017 (OCM Minutes 09/03/17) Council resolved to adopt the draft local planning policy.

The current 'Subdivision and Development - Street Trees Policy' (LPP5.18) can be accessed online at www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/Building-and-Development/Town-Planning-and-Development/Local-Planning-Policies