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Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

Granted Wolverhampton 23/00125/TN Trees in Conservation Area Notification

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Height reduction of 48 Ilex aquifolium (approx. 50% of total woodland Ilex) to approx. 1m in woodland area to increase light levels for additional tree and shrub planting (Hazel, Sweet Chestnut, Small Leaved Lime, Field Maple) and wildflower/bulb planting (Primrose, Snowdrop, Bluebells). 10 in "green" zone; 4 in "yellow" zone; 21 in "pink" zone; 13 in "blue" zone. Majority of hollies are immature and at max stem diameter at 1m height of 150mm. Work will also include reduction of large multi stemmed Prunus laurocerasus.

As published by the council, reference 23/00125/TN

Application record

Reference
23/00125/TN
Type
Trees in Conservation Area Notification
Status
Decided
Decision
Grant
Received
14 Feb 2023
Validated
14 Feb 2023
Decided
15 Mar 2023
Ward
Tettenhall Wightwick
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the Wolverhampton register

This site has had 9 applications since 2019: 8 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/01309/TN Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    Quercus robur x 2 (yellow cross on sketch map) Reduction to ground - poor specimens growing on steep bank overhanging the road. They are also growing very close to restored Mathematical Bridge which is a significant collection item linked to the Grade 1 listed mansion house. Acer pseudoplatanus x 1 (Green cross) Crown lift - removal x 7 branches overhanging bridge and surrounding access areas of the garden. Acer pseudoplatanus x 2 (Red Cross on sketch map) Reduction to ground - both trees growing very close to bridge (see above). Acer pseudoplatanus x 1 (turquoise cross on sketch map) Reduction to ground. Tree is blocking lamppost. Acer pseudoplatanus - 1 x multi stem (pink cross on sketch map) Reduction to ground of poor specimen multiple crossing , deformed trunks. Acer pseudoplatanus (blue outline on sketch map) Crown lift to 7m above road. *Several multi stem. Note - this application is being made to coincide with existing road closure of Wightwick Bank as part of the restoration works to the Mathematical Bridge. All trees marked onsite by hazard tape.

    Decided 11 Dec 2024 Trees
  • 24/00515/LBD Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    The proposal involves the reinstatement of the flagpole to the turret of Wightwick Manor, with a change of location from the outer wall to the internal wall for better access. The proposed flag will be of the original family's crest, flown on an aluminium pole fixed to the brickwork.

    Decided 4 Jul 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/00051/TN Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    Mature Fagus sylvatica with co dominant stems and included bark at tight V union near children's play area and residential buildings. Fell. Leave a short monolith.

    Decided 15 Mar 2023 Trees
  • 22/01188/TN Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    Mature ash near stream in large orchard - Fell to 10m to leave standing monolith as habitat. Reason(s): Inonotus hispidus fungal fruiting bodies at 15m increasing in number over past few years.

    Decided 16 Nov 2022 Trees
  • 22/00689/TN Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) all showing more than 50% crown loss: 1) Play area; 2) Mayswood drive boundary (back of big pool); 3) Back car park; 4) Bottom of wood bank; 5) By silt trap - Fell to ground level.

    Decided 21 Jul 2022 Trees
  • 20/01587/TN Withdrawn

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    Scots Pine (T1) - Fell because of multiple branch failures over the past 12 months resulting in low value given location and significant cost in restorative pruning. Fell to ground level including stump grinding.

    Decided 3 Feb 2021 Trees
  • 20/01338/TN Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    Fagus sylvatica (T1), fell because of extensive Meripilus giganteus fungal fruiting bodies at base, and within striking distance of a residential building. Leaving trunk as a 2m high standing monolith for habitat purposes.

    Decided 16 Dec 2020 Trees
  • 19/01311/TN Granted

    Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands

    1) Ornamental Cherry - Fell as growing into historically significant yew topiary, interrupting views from Manor House, and shading herbaceous borders. 2) Sycamore - Fell as tree has significant canker, decay, dead wood, and loss of vigour in crown, tree is near to a children's playground. 3) Pine - Fell as poor leaning specimen with significant dead in crown over busy car park entrance. History of dropping branches.

    Decided 15 Nov 2019 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Feb 2023

    Received by Wolverhampton

  2. 15 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Grant

  3. 6 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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What this grant of permission means

Wolverhampton granted permission on 15 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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