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35 Shawhurst Lane Hollywood Birmingham Worcestershire B47 5HL

Refused Bromsgrove TPO23/035 Works to a tree with a TPO

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

I am seeking permission to fell the oak tree in the front garden of 35 Shawhurst Lane Hollywood Birmingham B47 5HL and would be more than happy to replant appropriate tree for the size of the front garden. The reasoning for seeking this permission is as follows - The tree is 8.5 metres from the property and we understand that a safe distance is should really be 30 metres for the size of the tree. It is now causing the footpath to bulge and the tree is listing towards the road. The footfall is frequent as there are 2 schools in the vicinity on the same road. Its canopy is now overhanging the highway footpath and getting closer to the property and the neightbours property. The tree is on a slight bend and the road is frequently used by school buses public buses lorries as a rabbit run to nearby Shirley Solihull and Redditch. The heavy fall of acorns in the Autumn leaves a large amount on the footpath and road and this causes problems when people are walking. Telecom cables which go through the canopy of the tree feed this property and adjascent properties eitherside. I have had to speak to the insurers to establish that the tree is fully insured should it fall onto the property. I have noticed there is a large amount of crossing branches and dead wood. Please note this house has been in my family since it was built in 1966 so I am fully aware of how big and potentially dangerous the tree has now become and is overtaking the highway and houses.

As published by the council, reference TPO23/035

Application record

Reference
TPO23/035
Type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Status
Application Refused
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal Trees
Received
3 Apr 2023
Validated
10 Apr 2023
Decided
16 May 2023
Ward
Drakes Cross Ward
Parish
Wythall Parish
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
B47 5HL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Apr 2023

    Received by Bromsgrove

  2. 10 Apr 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 May 2023

    Decision issued: Refusal Trees

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Bromsgrove refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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