Planning Application

What this application is

This TPO application concerns a oak tree in Bromsgrove and proposes crown thinning. 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: Tree is indicated in report on page 3 as 'T1'. This is the only Oak tree in the grounds so easily identified. Photos included on page 2 of report. Tree is a mature English Oak Description of works: light mid crown thinn…. The application was received by Bromsgrove and Redditch on 21 April 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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