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34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB

Awaiting decision Solihull PL/2026/01507/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

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.

  • 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%.

    Decided 29 Jun 2022 Trees
  • PL/2022/00645/TPO Withdrawn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.

    Decided 26 Apr 2022 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2026

    Received by Solihull

  2. 17 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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 Application Form · 14 Aug 2026
  • TREE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 14 Aug 2026

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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 0.3 miles

  • 34 Willoughby Drive Hillfield Solihull B91 3GB

    PL/2022/00645/TPO Submitted 28 Mar 2022 50 yards away

    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

    PL/2022/00882/TPO Submitted 26 Apr 2022 50 yards away

    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

    PL/2024/01692/TPO Submitted 21 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    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
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    PL/2022/01560/MINFHO Submitted 20 Jul 2022 50 yards away

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    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs
    Small domestic
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    PL/2024/01929/MINFHO Submitted 26 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Replacement of rear conservatory with 2.8m x 4m single story brick extension.

    Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
    Small domestic
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    PL/2023/00291/MINFHO Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    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 docs
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    Received 10 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
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    Received 7 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Received 27 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
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    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
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