Hedge line and adjacent trees along western side of the northbound A38, immediately north of M42 Junction 1. OS Grid Reference SO96917319

1. 15 Nov 2019

   Received by Redditch

2. 19 Nov 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Trees Granted

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Redditch granted permission on 11 December 2019, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Hedge line and adjacent trees along western side of the northbound A38, immediately north of M42 Junction 1. OS Grid Reference SO96917319

  TPO19/196 Submitted 15 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Trees identified on TPO Application Plan within Appendix E of the Tree Survey report. Details are as provided on the schedule on the plan, summarised below. All tree works are as a consequence of construction activities in the location, as part of the A38 Bromsgrove Major Scheme Improvements proposed by Worcestershire County Council. The works are being undertaken under Permitted Development. Construction activities within the TPO designation will include ground raising to tie in with revised levels from adjacent road widening and pavement improvement works. The existing fence will be removed and replaced along the revised highway boundary with a post and rail fence. Tree/ hedge reference in tree survey report: 26 - Tilia sp - to be retained, no tree works required. Works within RPA to be undertaken by hand tools only. Tree condition to be monitored post construction. 27 - hedgerow (species listed on attached plan) - partial removal (33m length at southern end). Remaining hedge to be reduced in height and trimmed back to allow construction works. Replacement of lost hedgerow with species rich hedgerow along the revised fenceline. 46a - Ilex aquifolium - to be removed. Replace with same species in suitable location within the woodland. Suitable locations to be identified during survey for update to ecological appraisal planned for mid-November. 46b - Ilex aquifolium - to be removed. Replace with same species in suitable location within the woodland 46e - Crataegus Monogyna - to be removed. Replace with same species in suitable location within the woodland 46f - Ilex aquifolium - to be removed. Replace with same species in suitable location within the woodland 46g - Ilex aquifolium - to be removed. Replace with same species in suitable location within the woodland 46h - Ilex aquifolium - to be removed. Replace with same species in suitable location within the woodland 46i - Fraxinus excelsior - to be removed. Replace with Quercus robur in suitable locati...

  Granted Trees 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Proposed Coffee Drive Through Topaz Business Park Topaz Way Bromsgrove Worcestershire

  23/00183/ADV Submitted 13 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  4 x Fascia signs, 2 x Wall Signs, 1 x Banner Sign, 1 x Single Digital Menu 1 x Triple Digital Menu, various parking and directional signs

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Proposed Coffee Drive Through Topaz Business Park Topaz Way Bromsgrove Worcestershire

  23/00183/ADV Submitted 13 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  4 x Fascia signs, 2 x Wall Signs, 1 x Banner Sign, 1 x Single Digital Menu 1 x Triple Digital Menu, various parking and directional signs

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Proposed Coffee Drive Through Topaz Business Park Topaz Way Bromsgrove Worcestershire

  23/00184/ADV Submitted 13 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed Pole Sign (2m wide x 1.7m high, 8.3m above ground level)

  Refused Advertising 7 docs

• Proposed Coffee Drive Through Topaz Business Park Topaz Way Bromsgrove Worcestershire

  23/00184/ADV Submitted 13 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed Pole Sign (2m wide x 1.7m high, 8.3m above ground level)

  Refused Advertising 7 docs

• 22 Old Birmingham Road Lickey End Worcestershire B60 1DE

  26/00973/REM Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Application for approval of reserved matters following approval under ref 25/0500/OUT. Erection of two dwellings (bungalows) (Matters of Apperance, Landscaping and Scale sought).

  Awaiting decision Reserved matters 26 docs
  Several homes

• TPO19/062 Granted

  Tall Trees 3 Woodshill Avenue Lickey Birmingham Worcestershire B45 8HD

  Proposed pruning work. T1 Pine - neighbouring pine - lift/selectivity prune one side to 4m. G1 - hedge at front of property - top out new growth + shape sides. T2 Pine - selectively remove 3 lowest laterals + remove previously damaged limb. T3 Oak - deadwood. T4 Sycamore - 20% canopy thin. T5 - Horse Chestnut - 25% canopy thin to relive sail effect and remove crossing lateral. T6 Pine - minor deadwood in crown.

  Received 24 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• TPO26/105 Granted

  Little Beehive 9 Purnell Gardens Hagley Worcestershire DY9 0BQ

  The tree at the end of our garden, which has a TPO needs to be managed as the branches grow horizontally across our fence causing pressure to and damage to the top of the fence. I would like to remove the branches that are damaging the fence.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Trees
• TPO26/144 Awaiting decision

  35 Weatheroak Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 5TF

  Tree is the only tree on the property left side border looking down garden from the patio. Work was performed in 2018 and we would like crown reduction to the same point as previous as the tree is blocking significant levels of natural light.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees
• TPO26/143 Awaiting decision

  12 Heathfield Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5SQ

  T1 Oak Remove to The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability.to 14 Heathfield Road Redditch B97 5SQ Estimated costs of repair to the building are ?63360.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and ?4,225.10 if the proposed tree works are allowed to proceed. Granting permission will limit these costs. In the event of a refusal we, or our clients, will seek to secure compensation for the additional costs incurred through Section 202(e). Should the tree/s remain the total cost of repairs will be the Superstructural repairs + Alternative method of repairs = ?67585.10 It is the expert opinion of both the case engineer and arboriculturalist that on the balance of probabilities the supporting information demonstrates the influence of the tree(s). Note: Further monitoring results may be submitted if these become available during the course of this application.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees
• TPO26/127 Granted

  1 Pipe Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 7FR

  The big tree at the top of the garden TPO NO 61 Would like to trim it on sides and top to reduce its significant size As the saying goes ,,,prevention is better than cure If i dont deal with it soon it will be touching neighbouring apartments in Honeychurch close I would welcome a visit from the tree officer to understand the complexity of this tree in its position in relation to neighbouring apartment block

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees