Planning Application

What this application is

This TPO application concerns a oak tree in 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: Oak in rear garden - reduce, thin and deadwood. ??? Crown reduction by 20% ??? Thin the crown by 20% this is to include the removal of the deadwood ??? Cut back of the section by the property by 2 metres to balance the…. The application was received by Redditch Borough Council on 03 November 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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