Planning Application

What this application is

This TPO application concerns a oak tree in Bromsgrove and Redditch. Because the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order, no work can go ahead without written consent from the council.

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: I would l like to request that my oak tree at 5 mtr away from property is overhanging roof and against bedroom windows and side of house. As we are situated in a high wind area as exposed it has recently began to scrape…. The application was received by Bromsgrove and Redditch on 22 September 2026.

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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