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5 Greyfriars Close Olton Solihull B92 7DR

Awaiting decision Solihull PL/2026/01178/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T50 Cedar tree - Crown reduce by up to 4m, remove all deadwood throughout canopy, reduce overextended and overhanging lateral branches above driveway and adjacent areas of regular use by up to 4m, remove damaged or defective branches.

As published by the council, reference PL/2026/01178/TPO

Application record

Reference
PL/2026/01178/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Olton
Parish
Non-Civil Parish Or Community
Postcode
B92 7DR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Solihull register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • PL/2026/01570/MINFHO Awaiting decision

    5 Greyfriars Close Olton Solihull B92 7DR

    Single and two storey extension to rear. Extended bay window and porch to front elevation along with garage conversion. Replacement roof with raised ridge height.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Jun 2026

    Received by Solihull

  2. 24 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Solihull took a median of 77 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Solihull for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Solihull decided tree works applications in a median of 99 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

Within 500 metres

  • 6 Greyfriars Close Olton Solihull B92 7DR

    PL/2025/01782/TPO Submitted 19 Sep 2025 40m away

    Cedar Tree 49 - Remove broken limb, remove dead wood and crown reduction of approximately 4m.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • 5 Greyfriars Close Olton Solihull B92 7DR

    PL/2026/01570/MINFHO Submitted 25 Aug 2026 42m away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

    Single and two storey extension to rear. Extended bay window and porch to front elevation along with garage conversion. Replacement roof with raised ridge height.

    Awaiting decision Extension Roofing +1 5 docs
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  • 18 Greyfriars Close Olton Solihull B92 7DR

    PL/2021/01868/MINFHO Submitted 2 Jul 2021 46m away

    Single storey garage extension (Amendment to approved planning application PL/2020/01040/MINFHO).

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
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  • 155 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7DH

    PL/2026/01290/PPTREE Submitted 13 Jul 2026 66m away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

    2 No. lime trees - Crown lift to achieve a 2 metre clearance from the ground level.

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

  • 151 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7DH

    PL/2022/02348/PPTREE Submitted 3 Nov 2022 68m away

    Fell lime tree (T63) in the rear garden of 151 St Bernards Road and replace with a cherry blossom tree to ensure no issues are caused by the tree roots and size of the tree. Fell larch tree (T3) in the front garden and replace with a cherry blossom tree.

    Split decision Trees 3 docs

  • 151 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7DH

    PL/2022/00986/MINFHO Submitted 11 May 2022 73m away

    Proposed erection of single storey rear extension to include the installation of roof lights.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs
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In Solihull

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    5 Aug 2026 Trees
  • PL/2026/00739/TPO Split decision

    11 Stapenhall Road Monkspath Solihull B90 4XX

    Crown lift to 4m above ground level to provide adequate clearance and surrounding structures; crown reduce by 2m: to reduce overall height and lateral spread and to improve shape and achieve a more balanced, symmetrical crown; crown thin by 20% to allow increased light penetration and wind resistance; removal of deadwood: to maintain tree health and safety on oak tree in front garden, identified as T4 in TPO 644.

    16 Apr 2026 Trees
  • PL/2026/01407/TCA Granted

    576 Warwick Road Silhill Solihull B91 1AD

    Cypress tree A to clean stem up to 2 metres. Hazel tree B to reduce & reshape at approximately 2 metres. Leaning sumac tree C - Fell. 2 No. Cypress tree D - Fell. Norway maple tree E - fell. Bay tree - Fell. Birch trees to cut back to approximately in line with Cypress tree up to 5-6 metres in height. 2 No. Cypress trees G - fell. Goat willow tree I to remove basal growth and row of lime trees H to remove regrowth.

    27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • PL/2026/01402/TCA Granted

    29 Park Avenue Solihull B91 3EJ

    No.1 Pine tree - Crown reduction by 20ft (6m) and crown thin by 15% and No.2 Yew tree - Crown reduction by 15ft (4.5m) and crown thin/shape by 15%.

    27 Jul 2026 Trees