MOUNT WAVERLEY, VIC 3149

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Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Justification Letter Date: 06/08/2026 Property Address: 1/5 Hocking court, Mount Waverley VIC 3149. Applicant Name: Jatin Awad and Weichen Wang Contact Details: [redacted], [redacted] To: The Statutory Planning Department, City of Monash Subject: Planning Permit Application for Canopy Tree Removal and Complete Stump Grinding Dear Planning Officer, I am writing to formally request a planning permit to safely remove and completely grind down the stump of one large mature Eucalyptus (Gum) tree located behind our property at 1/5 Hocking court, Mt Waverley VIC 3149. The tree currently meets the canopy criteria under the Monash Planning Scheme (being over 5 metres in height with a significant trunk circumference). However, it now poses an unacceptable risk to personal safety and residential property, requiring urgent intervention. I request the council approve full removal and stump grinding based on the following critical points: • Immediate Safety Hazard: Tree roots have caused persistent drainage issue at the toilet, bathrooms causing massive inconvenience to tenants for last few years. As advised by licensed plumber, Tree roots have penetrated into the sewage/drainage and stormwater pipes causing water leakages. Plumber advised that water leakages will cause structural damages to the building at unit 1. Tree roots have also caused damage to drainage pipes of adjoining unit 2 as well around 3 years ago which resulted in high costs which were incurred by the Unit 2 owner. Pictures of the broken pipes and the tree roots penetrating the pipes have been attached. Invoice from the plumber has been attached. Digup and pipe repair, replacement and all the works were completed on 20th June’2026, Saturday.Total costs for the plumbing works at Unit 1 were quite high- $9,900 • Proximity to Dwelling: The tree is situated directly adjacent to the main residential home. Large overhanging limbs pose an immediate threat to the tiled roof, windows, and anyone utilizing the entryways or paths below. Tenants at Unit 1 and Unit 2 have been complaining of the risk of the branch falling either into their parked car or on themselves causing serious injury. Also tree roots can potentially cause damage to the building foundation and the wall due to stormwater seeping into the building slab due to the damage to stormwater, drainage pipes by the tree roots. • Complete Hazard Mitigation (Stump Grinding): To fully eliminate the risk and prevent future hazards, the project scope includes grinding the stump to below ground level. • Enclosed Supporting Documentation: 1. A copy of the Certificate of Title and site plan, tree location highlighted in green on the site plan. 2. Clear photographs highlighting the tree's proximity to the house. 3. A basic site plan showing the exact location of the tree and the footprint of the house. 4. Pictures of the dig up of the paved concrete in the backyard, damaged pipes due to the roots and replaced pvc pipes. I kindly ask that this application be reviewed under Council’s fast-track planning process. Thank you for your time and prompt consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Jatin Awad and Weichen Wang.

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