Planning Application

TPO25/196

Pending Consideration

TPO work · Bromsgrove and Redditch

Application Details

Reference
TPO25/196
Address
32 Beacon Hill Rubery Worcestershire B45 9QP
Status
Pending Consideration
Date Received
09 October 2025
Target decision by
04 December 2025 (statutory 8-week target)
Application type
Tree Preservation Order (TPO) work
Description
T11 - Oak - discussion with tree officer on tree safety and then also what is the best option for the tree's longevity and the neighbours at 34 and 36. Likely to require whole crown reduction/crown lift, this was previously recommended by an arborist. Would not need replacing as tree retained. T8 - Maple - removal as dead (will aim to retain part of trunk as standing dead wood) T13 - Willow - removal of large partially detached limb, removal at location of the tear. Would not need replacing as tree retained. T21 - Maple - discussion with tree officer as to best option for the tree in the long term. Is this crown reduction? Would not need to replace as tree retained.
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What this application is

Species: WillowWork: Crown reduction

This TPO application concerns a willow tree in Bromsgrove and Redditch and proposes crown reduction. The council will assess the impact on public amenity and the tree's health before deciding whether to consent, refuse, or grant with a lighter specification.

Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order cannot be pruned, reduced or felled without written consent from the council. This application is a request for that consent, usually because the tree is close to a property, showing signs of decline, or in need of routine crown management.

The applicant's own description is: T11 - Oak - discussion with tree officer on tree safety and then also what is the best option for the tree's longevity and the neighbours at 34 and 36. Likely to require whole crown reduction/crown lift, this was previo…. The application was received by Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Council on 09 October 2025 and is currently marked pending consideration on the council register — see what that status means.

If you want to respond

Neighbours are formally notified only for trees inside a conservation area, but anyone can comment during the consultation window. Comments should focus on the tree's amenity value, health, or the impact of the proposed work — not the identity of the owner.

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