Property owners in the Town of Bassendean might have to ask council permission before cutting or pruning trees in their backyard.

Under a new proposal, home owners with trees on their property over a certain size might need to have a conversation with the council before they can chop them down.

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Deputy mayor of the Town of Bassendean, Renee McLennan, told Millsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast they are only proposing there be a conversation.

“Nobody is saying there is a complete ban on removing trees,” Ms McLennan said.

“But what is being proposed is there that be a conversation so trees are only removed when absolutely necessary.”