16 Longmore Road Shirley Solihull B90 3DY Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/00826/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Refused

Proposal

Reduce the lateral spread of crown of mature oak tree T2 on the side overhanging 16 Longmore Road by up to 3m, pruning back appropriate secondary growth points to maintain a natural shape and balanced crown. Crown lift to provide approximately 2-3m clearance from the roofline and guttering of 16 and 18 Longmore Road. Remove any deadwood and minor branches directly encroaching onto or in contact with both properties. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Apr 2026
Consultation
11 May 2026
Refused
5 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 5 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Solihull
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
B90 3DY
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
27 Apr 2026
Ward
Shirley South
Parish
Non-Civil Parish Or Community
Target decision
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
11 May 2026
Consultation
11 May 2026
Comments by
3 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Solihull
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#141 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Solihull ranks #148 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Solihull decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #44 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #116 of 296
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #148 of 296
41%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #160 of 296
87%
Minor dwellings approved
53 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
51 decided
1,118
Total decisions
71 refused in the year to March 2026