Planning application
12 Heathfield Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5SQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference TPO26/143
Application record
- Reference
- TPO26/143
- Type
- Works to a tree with a TPO
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 25 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Webheath And Callow Hill
- Parish
- Non-Civil Parish Or Community
- Postcode
- B97 5SQ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Redditch register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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TPO24/192 Refused
12 Heathfield Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5SQ
T1 Oak Remove 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. Estimated costs of repair to the building are £40,000.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and £3,000.00 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 = £43000.00 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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Sep 2026
Received by Redditch
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1 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Redditch took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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This application is with Redditch for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Redditch decided tree works applications in a median of 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
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12 Heathfield Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5SQ
T1 Oak Remove 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. Estimated costs of repair to the building are £40,000.00 if the influence of the tree(s) remain and £3,000.00 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 = £43000.00 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.
Refused Trees 12 docs -
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63 Downsell Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 5RJ
Erection of single storey extension.
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10 Sheltwood Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 5RL
Oak tree in garden. Remove deadwood and epicormic growth. Lift lower cannopy approx 4m to balance.
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348 Birchfield Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4NG
Single Storey Rear Extension and Two Storey Side Extension
Granted Full applications Extension 15 docsSmall domestic -
5 Raglis Close Redditch Worcestershire B97 5RN
DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SHELTER IN THE REAR GARDEN OF NO. 5 RAGLIS CLOSE AND ERECTION OF ONE BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH FRONT PARKING AND REAR PRIVATE AMENITY,
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Other tree works applications
In Redditch
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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TPO26/124 Granted
4 Newton Close Redditch Worcestershire B98 7YR
T1 Oak Tree in rear garden Reduce crown by approx 2-3 meters back to previous reduction points Thin remaining crown by 20% to help prevent wind resistance and allow more light into garden