Commonwealth Golf Club Tree Removals

The Commonwealth Golf Club has applied to Council to remove 92 trees from the site as part of planned restorations works to improve the playing experience, align the course more closely with the original design and enhance the landscape with new indigenous vegetation plantings.

The trees are protected under local law and a permit is required for removal.

Council is seeking community feedback on the proposal prior to determining the application.

Which trees are the club seeking permission to remove?

The full list, images of all the trees, and maps highlighting their location is available in the Document Library on this project page.

How do I have my say?

Complete the short survey below to let us know your views.

How will the community feedback be used?

All feedback should be provided before 20 October 2023. This feedback will be presented to Councillors prior to determining the application.

Please note: All submissions must include contact details to be valid under the Planning Act. Submissions and objections are not confidential and the names and addresses of any submitter or objector are available to the public and may be viewed by any person.

If you have any further questions on this application, please contact Council via info@kingston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 653 356.