Trees on Private Property and Street Verges The City is inviting public comment on the draft policy and scheme amendment in relation to trees on private property and the street verge. The purpose of the draft policy and scheme amendment is to integrate trees into new developments and to combat the loss of trees in our urban areas. The City of Bayswater has initiated a draft Local Planning Policy (draft policy) and amendment 78 to Town Planning Scheme No.24 (scheme amendment)