Removal of dangerous trees
Ask for a tree or branch that endangers a road, house or the public to be removed. A technical officer acts after a site inspection.
- How to get it
- Report online
- Fee
- Free
- You receive
- Inspection and action
- Progress tracked online

For citizens — step by step
- 1Report the problem in the citizen portal
- 2Give the location and details — on the map if needed
- 3You get a reference number
- 4Follow the progress online
Documents needed
- Application form
Good to know
- Progress tracked onlineFollow the progress in the citizen portal.
This service is available online only from councils that use OnlineSabha. Fees and documents vary by council — check with your Pradeshiya Sabha.
More services in this division
WorksCertificate of conformity (development, subdivision or building)
Certifies that an approved development, subdivision or building was completed as approved. Needed before a building is occupied.
Building plan approval
Get building plans approved for a new building, an extension or an alteration.
Development permit extension
Extend a development permit by a year at a time, up to twice.
Non-vesting certificate
The certificate banks ask for before a loan: the council will not take over the property and nothing is owed to it.
Land subdivision plan approval
Plan approval to subdivide land into plots or amalgamate parcels.
Gully bowser service
Book the council gully bowser to empty septic pits, in queue order.
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