45 Heather Drive Rubery Worcestershire B45 9RA Data via plota.co.uk

TPO26/058 - Works to a tree with a TPO Refused

Proposal

Oak tree in rear right of garden. Client and all surrounding neighbours would like tree removed desperately due to shadowing, grass and outside areas suffering, constant deadwood falling and acorns and debris. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Refused
2 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Redditch
Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Postcode
B45 9RA
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Rubery South Ward
Parish
Non-Civil Parish Or Community
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Refusal Trees
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
That tree care company Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14867653
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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