Planning Application

TPO26/059

Pending Consideration

TPO work · Redditch

Application Details

Reference
TPO26/059
Address
16 Woodberrow Lane Redditch Worcestershire B97 5PA
Status
Pending Consideration
Date Received
20 April 2026
Target decision by
15 June 2026 (statutory 8-week target)
Application type
Tree Preservation Order (TPO) work
Description
Having sought advice from locally based tree surgeons I have been informed that the tree requires significant work. I have been informed by all that I should request from yourselves a Crown thinning, Crown reduction and Crown Lift. Removal of dead and loose branches. This request follows complaints from neighbours of damage caused to building roof due to falling branches and debris, excessive fouling of family areas by birds. The tree and general size is seriously affecting the wellbeing of 4 neighbouring addresses in addition to the applicatnts address. The tree is now over hanging livening accommodation and this is raising questions with House and Buildings Insurance policies.
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What this application is

Work: Crown reduction

This TPO application proposes crown reduction to a protected tree in Redditch. The council has eight weeks to decide and may negotiate a lighter specification with the owner.

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: Having sought advice from locally based tree surgeons I have been informed that the tree requires significant work. I have been informed by all that I should request from yourselves a Crown thinning, Crown reduction and…. The application was received by Bromsgrove and Redditch on 20 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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