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31 Alder Lane Balsall Common Solihull CV7 7DZ

Awaiting decision Solihull PL/2026/01350/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T60 Oak (Quercus sp.) - Crown reduction by 3m (30%) in all directions (from a current radial spread of c.10m from the trunk) and crown clean throughout to remove dead, dying, diseased, damaged and crossing branches. T51 Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) - Crown lift to 3.5m above ground level, overall crown reduction by 20% back to suitable growth points/lateral branches and crown clean throughout to remove deadwood associated with one large branch showing dieback. T48 Field Maple (Acer campestre) - Crown lift to 3.2m above ground level, overall crown reduction by 20% back to suitable growth points/lateral branches and crown clean throughout to remove deadwood

As published by the council, reference PL/2026/01350/TPO

Application record

Reference
PL/2026/01350/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
8 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Balsall & Berkswell
Parish
Balsall Parish Council
Postcode
CV7 7DZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Received by Solihull

  2. 28 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 22 September 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 106 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

The process from here

This application is with Solihull for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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