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37 Widney Lane Solihull B91 3LR

Awaiting decision Solihull PL/2026/01530/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T1 Oak Tree - Cut back lateral spread of tree canopy growing over the property by up to 2 metres. Shorten upper canopy by 1-2 metres to balance crown.

As published by the council, reference PL/2026/01530/TPO

Application record

Reference
PL/2026/01530/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
19 Aug 2026
Validated
26 Aug 2026
Ward
Shirley South
Parish
Non-Civil Parish Or Community
Postcode
B91 3LR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Solihull register

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • PL/2024/00111/TPO Granted

    37 Widney Lane Solihull B91 3LR

    Crown Reduction of 15% to 4No oak trees and 1No ash tree. Removal of deadwood branches from all trees.

    Decided 9 Apr 2024 Trees
  • PL/2021/00951/TPO Granted

    37 Widney Lane Solihull B91 3LR

    Fell 1 No. lime tree (T4) and replace with 1 No. silver birch tree.

    Decided 26 May 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Aug 2026

    Received by Solihull

  2. 26 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 21 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.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

David Lukeman Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor

20 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

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

2 documents on file for this application

  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 19 Aug 2026
  • TREE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 19 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 100 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.

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