Planning Application

What this application is

This TPO application concerns a cedar tree in Bromsgrove and Redditch and proposes crown lifting. 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: T1 Wellingtonia. crown lift to 4.5 mtrs above driveway and neighbouring property to balance lower crown T2 cedar. reduce side over adjacent property by up to 2.5 mtrs to try and balance overall shape, tree has had a few…. The application was received by Bromsgrove District and Redditch Borough Council on 26 January 2026 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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