Planning application
Wightwick Manor Wightwick Bank Wolverhampton West Midlands
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Feb 2023
Received by Wolverhampton
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15 Mar 2023
Decision issued: Grant
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6 Sep 2026
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