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Washington Cottage Finchfield Gardens Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9LT

Awaiting decision Wolverhampton 26/01141/TR Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1 - Lime Reduce back to previous pruning points/knuckles. This tree has been managed historically on a cyclical basis T2 - Lime Reduce back to previous pruning points/knuckles. This tree has been managed historically on a cyclical basis T3 - Lime Reduce back to previous pruning points/knuckles. This tree has been managed historically on a cyclical basis T4 - Lime Reduction of no more than 2m This tree has been missed as part of the pollarding cycle. The lime tree sits alongside three other limes T1,2 &3 (and a pear) that are managed as an established pollard line or group. Leaving one unmanaged tree disrupts the uniform appearance, balance, and visual symmetry of the feature. To establish visual continuity and structural uniformity within an existing group of historically managed trees. Bringing this final lime into harmony with the adjacent three pollarded limes will enhance the overall amenity and cohesive appearance of the garden boundary/feature. Initiating a managed pollard regime at this stage in the tree's development ensures future containment, preventing the tree from outgrowing its spatial constraints and reducing the likelihood of heavy, unmanaged interventions later in its maturity. This work can then take place gradually over the next 2-3 years T5 - Pear Reduce back to previous pruning points/knuckles. This tree has been managed historically on a cyclical basis

As published by the council, reference 26/01141/TR

Application record

Reference
26/01141/TR
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
23 Oct 2026
Validated
23 Oct 2026
Postcode
WV3 9LT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Wolverhampton register

This site has had 3 applications since 2008: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00540/TR Granted

    Washington Cottage Finchfield Gardens Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9LT

    02/2/592 T12 - Yew - Heavily damaged during the previous snow storm - Reduce by approx 4m which will remove the damaged branches and aid in stabilisation of the crown T13 - Lawson Cypress - Remove due to declining health and the presence of honey fungus

    Decided 6 Jul 2026 Trees
  • TREE/0074/08/TR Granted

    Washington Cottage Finchfield Gardens Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 9LT

    T5:- Variegated Holly, crown lift to 2.7m, reduce height by 2 metres and shape crown (reduce laterals) T18, 19 and 20 Cypress: remove lowest pendulous branches on South side. T20: also remove lowest branches extending over path. T15 Cypress: remove 2 lowest branches on North side (extending over lawn, and 2 minor branches overhanging path. T9 and T10 Copper Beech Trees: T9 reduce limbs extending towards property by 3m approx, overall crown reduction of projecting growth by 2.5 - 3m average. T10 similar. T11 Ash: deadwood and works as per application granted on 16/11/06.

    Decided 15 May 2008 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Oct 2026

    Received by Wolverhampton

  2. 27 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Wolverhampton took a median of 44 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Wolverhampton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wolverhampton decided tree works applications in a median of 27 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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    Received 26 Oct, published by the council 27 Oct 2026 Trees
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  • 26/01100/TR Awaiting decision

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    Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/01093/TR Awaiting decision

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    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Trees