Fields and hedge line to the west of Green Lane, Redditch B97 5PJ ///showrooms.highways.sharpen See Map for reference.

Pending Consideration TPO26/031
Council
Date received
5 Mar 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
B97 5PJ

Description

T44 - Remove failed limb which is in the field. Remove lower limb overhanging the road on North side which has cavity/wounds on both sides of union from failed branches. Remove deadwood, hanging and split branches from over road. T45 - Fell Ash tree in hedge which has had a previous failure. Appears to have ash dieback too. A stem split out landing on the road, we wish to fell the remaining tree. T81 - Ash with severe Ash dieback disease. Dense ivy up the stem. Fell to ground level. G13 (Just one ash) - Ash with decay in main stem and primary branches that are within falling distance of 11kv power line. Ash dieback, lots of deadwood in the upper crown, woodpecker holes, and fungi. Monolith at 4-5m.

Redditch
Planning Authority Score
8.8/10
Excellent
#7 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redditch is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #59 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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Redditch decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #14 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #18 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #59 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #29 of 292
92%
Minor dwellings approved
13 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
6 decided
159
Total decisions
6 refused in 2025