Application Number W/25/01440/TPOA
Status Split Decision

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  • Application
    Valid
    11/07/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    25/07/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Split
  • Decision
    Date
    04/08/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/01440/TPOA
Location Address Public Open Space Off Tagwell Road Droitwich Spa
Proposal Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status Split
Application Type Tree preservation order application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 04/07/2025
Application Valid Date 11/07/2025
Consultation Start Date 11/07/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 25/07/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 04/08/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Nick McGowan
Parish Droitwich Spa
Ward Droitwich South East Ward
Applicant Justin Neale
Agent Simon Clark, Robinson Tree Surgery
Agent Address 1a Birchfield Road Headless Cross Redditch B97 4LB

Condition Details / Information Notes
The tree works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (Tree Work) Reason: To attempt to avoid damage to the tree or neighbouring trees, property and services and encourage best practice in planning works and safe operations.
The work must be carried out within two years from the date of this permission. Reason: As trees continue to grow, altering in shape and size, some works granted consent may become inappropriate and will require up to date assessment.
The works must be carried out by a suitably qualified tree professional. Reason: to ensure, as far as is possible, that damage to the tree or neighbouring trees, property and associated services is avoided and to ensure, as far as is possible, the adherence to best practice in the planning and execution of the tree works and the use of safe operational procedures.
All wild bird species are legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) from any form of disturbance between the onset of nest building and until such time as any dependent young have left the nest, principally from the beginning of March to the end of August.
All species of bats and their roosts (whether the bats are present or not) are protected from reckless killing, disturbance or destruction under both national and European legislation. Cracks, cavities and holes in trees and buildings can provide suitable places for bats to rest or hibernate; these should be carefully inspected prior to carrying out any works. If bats are discovered during work on trees or are suspected of being present, the relevant work should be halted and Natural England (formerly English Nature) notified and further advice sought (http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/). For more information about bats and the law, please go to the Bat Conservation Trust website: http://www.bats.org.uk/ For information on surveying for bats in trees and woodland please have a look at the following guide: https://cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/BSI-Bat-Microguide-UK-EN.pdf?v=1549304693
It is recommended that the works are carried out by a suitably qualified tree professional. This is to ensure, as far as is possible, that damage to the tree or neighbouring trees, property and associated services is avoided and to ensure, as far as is possible, the adherence to best practice in the planning and execution of the tree works and the use of safe operational procedures.
It is recommended that tree surgery operations are carried out according to the British Standard (BS) 3998 - Recommendations for Tree Work (2010). The aim of BS 3998 (2010) is to ensure, as far as is possible, that damage to the trees being worked on, to neighbouring trees or nearby property is avoided. Also, to encourage best practice when planning and carrying out tree works and to ensure that the tree works are carried out in as safe a manner as is possible. Any professional tree worker will have a good understanding of this British Standard and will ensure that their working methods are compliant with it.
Insufficient justification has been given to warrant the height reduction of this tree.
Unnecessary reduction works will allow entry of harmful wind borne pathogens and serve to lessen the vigour and life expectancy of the tree.
At the time of the Tree Officers site visit, no structural defects or symptoms of ill health were visible that would justify the reduction of the tree's crown.
Reducing the canopy of this tree will only exacerbate the issue experienced as the tree will regenerate thicker and denser growth and therefore create more leaf litter, be susceptible to more wind throw and create more shade. The works will also have to be repeated at regular intervals to prevent failure at the points of regeneration.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 04/07/2025 Application Form (redacted) (375kb) -
03. Photo 11/07/2025 Photo of Proposed Works (3006kb) -
17. Validation 11/07/2025 email from agent (redacted) (227kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site/Location Plan 09/07/2025 Sketch Plan (600kb) -
Decision
12. Decision Notice 06/08/2025 Decision Notice (281kb) -

Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


In addition to consultations with the consultee listed, we will publicise the application in accordance with national requirements and our local policy. This publicity usually takes the form of letters to nearby properties, the posting of site notices and/or the placing of a public notice in our local newspapers.


No associated neighbours

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Ms L Stevens Client Services (Parks Officer) 11/07/2025 25/07/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/32/93/001/TPO
No associated appeals