7 Lansdowne Crescent Worcester WR3 8JE Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Decision (Consultation) 26/00255/CAN
Date received
20 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
WR3 8JE

Description

1.Tree and location • Location: https://what3words.com/hedge.copies.tolls Grey/green tree in bottom right corner of square. • Species: Ornamental silver weeping pear Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula’ Description: 3m high, 150cm diameter canopy spread, 47cm trunk circumference (all measurements approx). 2. Proposed Works • Description: Complete removal (felling) to ground level and stump removal. 3. Justification for Removal The tree is in a significant state of decline, and its removal is necessary for the following reasons: • Health Status: The tree has a heartwood exposing/involving wound, roots to crown that is 7.5cm wide. This looks to have been caused by a mixture of disease and insect activity and in my opinion unrecoverable from. This has caused significant die back of crown underneath. 3. Justification for Removal Con. • Safety Concerns: Dropping branches and tree falling onto boundary wall or garden, as the garden is used by children and pets. Tree shape means it is carrying all of its weight at crown so it is top heavy. • Alternative Options: Hard cut back has been considered but is not deemed a viable long-term solution; due to the advanced stage of the damage/disease in the heart wood. 4. Replacement Planting To maintain the local amenity and canopy cover, my client proposes to plant a replacement tree: • Proposed Species: Ornamental Japanese cherry ‘Prunus serrulata’ • Proposed Location: Within 1 meter of the original location… Data via plota.co.uk

Worcester
Planning Authority Score
5.6/10
Average
#117 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #73 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Worcester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #214 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #73 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #137 of 296
59%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
427
Total decisions
62 refused in the year to March 2026