Yew Tree House 27 Redcliffe Street Worcester WR3 7AP Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Decision 26/00150/TPOA
Date received
20 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Feb 2026
Postcode
WR3 7AP

Description

We are seeking planning to reduce the large yew tree to north of property by 20% all the way around - marked T6 on the attached site map. Works have not been carried out on this tree for at least 5 years and it is now requiring some maintenance to preserve its shape. Whilst we like this tree and appreciate its amenity value, we feel that due to its location overhanging our house, the road, and under the canopy of the large protected London plane tree; it has reached its optimum size. These works, carried out by a professional on a cherry picker, will provide a much tidier, neater and more compact crown, allowing it to not become completely overgrown as it has been previously. Data via plota.co.uk

Worcester
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#115 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Worcester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #214 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #162 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #63 of 292
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #151 of 292
64%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
40 decided
406
Total decisions
59 refused in 2025