14 Green Hill London Road Worcester WR5 2AA

Pending 26/00397/CAN
Council
Date received
14 May 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
WR5 2AA

Description

Proposed work: 2 x English Yew - Carefully reduce in height to approximately 7-8 metres above ground level, together with trimming the sides to within approximately 2 metres of the trunk to create a framework. Reason for work: We have two very large yew trees (which appear as one) in our back garden growing close to our house. They are now as high as the house. They were last reduced in 2021, and we are applying to have them reduced again due to their dominance and their blocking a lot of light from the garden and lawn.

Worcester
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#111 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Worcester is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 282. 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%) #207 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #156 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #63 of 282
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #147 of 282
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