Use this form to apply to carry out works on, or remove, a protected tree.

Before you apply, please make sure:

• You will need to pay a fee when submitting this application, unless you are an approved credit customer. Payment options are either Account2Account or credit card. 
• You will need to attach a Certificate of Title, less than 3 months old. You can order one online at www.landonline.govt.nz
• You will need to attach an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE). If you need to, complete the standard template.
• Documents must be in PDF format, not locked or password-protected and less than 300MB. 
• Follow our file naming conventions.
• If you are applying on behalf of the owner, you will need to upload the owner's approval to act on their behalf.
• You are also likely to need the land owner's approval to carry out any tree work. If the tree is on council land/property. You can request council approval as landowner by emailing permissions@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.