Holmwood/Southcrest Woodland (Woodland Trust Site) in between Purshall Close, the cemetary and Musketts Way

Pending Consideration TPO26/069
Council
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
11 May 2026
Postcode
RH5

Description

We would like to coppice around 25% of the holly understorey in the wood. This will be across the whole wood but will focus on denser areas and groups that are restricting species regeneration and diminishing public access. Holly will be cut to ground level but most will likely sprout again as coppice. This will help: reduce this species dominance, diversify the structure (supporting more biodiversity generally), allow more light to reach areas of the woodland floor, increase species regeneration and diversification and, by selecting specimens that restrict public views and feelings of safety, improve public experience. All material will be left on site for habitat and other ecological benefits, with some left a large pieces and some chipped.

Redditch
Planning Authority Score
8.8/10
Excellent
#6 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redditch is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #59 out of 282. 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%) #13 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #17 of 282
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #59 of 282
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #28 of 282
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