Planning application
34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T4 Field maple tree - Crown reduction to reduce overall branch length by up to 2.4m. Reduce height by up to 3.6m. Cut damaged branches back to suitable growth points.
As published by the council, reference PL/2026/01507/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- PL/2026/01507/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Ward
- St Alphege With Monkspath & Hillfield
- Parish
- Non-Civil Parish Or Community
- Postcode
- B91 3GB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Solihull register
This site has had 3 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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PL/2022/00882/TPO Granted
34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Reduction of lower limbs on field maple tree (T1) overhanging the rear garden. Lifting the main canopy to approximately 3m. Remove deadwood by thinning the canopy by 20%.
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PL/2022/00645/TPO Withdrawn
34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Remove field maple tree (T1) that is being suppressed by larger oak tree next door. There is also die back throughout the crown.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by Solihull
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17 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 October 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 71 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
- APPLICATION FORM REDACTED
- TREE LOCATION PLAN
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Open the documentsWhat 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 0.3 miles
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34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Remove field maple tree (T1) that is being suppressed by larger oak tree next door. There is also die back throughout the crown.
Withdrawn Trees 3 docs -
34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Reduction of lower limbs on field maple tree (T1) overhanging the rear garden. Lifting the main canopy to approximately 3m. Remove deadwood by thinning the canopy by 20%.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
33 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB
Oak trees T2 and T3 - Reduce length of upper spreading branches (not height) reduce by approximately 3.5m. Oak tree T2 - Reduce length of branches on the left side by approximately 2.5m, to suitable growth points. Oak tree T3 - Reduce length of branches on the right side by approximately 2.5m, to suitable growth points.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
11 Felton Grove Hillfield Solihull B91 3GD
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory. Single storey front extension, garage conversion and associated replacement window and roof lights. First floor side extension.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docsSmall domestic -
3 Felton Grove Hillfield Solihull B91 3GD
Replacement of rear conservatory with 2.8m x 4m single story brick extension.
Granted Householder Extension 11 docsSmall domestic -
3 Felton Grove Hillfield Solihull B91 3GD
Part conversion to rear of detached garage to form study/garden room, addition of UPVC window to rear. Partitioned to retain storage at front of garage. Insulation to internal of garage.
Granted Householder Windows or glazing 6 docsSmall domestic
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PL/2026/01104/TPO Granted
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PL/2026/01635/TCA Granted
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PL/2026/01032/TPO Split decision
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PL/2026/01612/TCA Granted
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T1 - Western red cedar tree - Fell to ground level. T2 - Purple plum tree - Fell to ground level. T3 and T4 - Leylandii conifer trees - Fell to ground level. T5 - Ash tree - Remove branches growing through cypress tree. T6 - Eucalyptus tree - Reduced height by 30% (15-20 feet). T7 - Silver birch tree - Crown reduction by 20% and reduce height by 12 feet, remove all ivy.
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PL/2026/01844/TCA Awaiting decision
Our Lady Of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road Olton Solihull B92 7EG
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