Application Number W/26/01543/TPOA
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    06/07/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    N/A
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    20/07/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/26/01543/TPOA
Location Address Whittington Hall Whittington Road Whittington Worcester WR5 2RA
Proposal The removal of 4no. dead trees 1. 1no. SYCAMORE (large) 2. 1no. SILVER BIRCH 3. 1no. ASH 4. 1no. ASH Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status Approval
Application Type Tree preservation order application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 06/07/2026
Application Valid Date 06/07/2026
Consultation Start Date
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 20/07/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Gerry Oxford
Parish Whittington
Ward Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward
Applicant Mr Barker, Pemberstone Group PLC
Agent Mr Ben Millner, Branches Nationwide Ltd
Agent Address Drakelow Grange Drakelow Lane Wolverley DY11 5RY

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.
Prior to the removal of the tree(s), details regarding the size, species and location of a replacement tree(s) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The replacement tree(s) shall be planted within 12 months of removal of the tree(s). If within a period of five years from the date of planting, the tree(s) (or any other tree(s) planted in replacement for it/them) is/are removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, another tree/other trees of the same size and species shall be planted at the same place, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory replacement of the tree(s) to be removed, in accordance with policies SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
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.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 06/07/2026 Application form (366kb) -
03. Photo 06/07/2026 Img 3632 (5317kb) -
03. Photo 06/07/2026 Img 3634 (5728kb) -
03. Photo 06/07/2026 Img 3635 (7009kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site/Location Plan 06/07/2026 Whittington Hall 4 Dead Trees (571kb) Tree location plan -
Decision
12. Decision Notice 20/07/2026 Decision Notice (247kb) -

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


No associated consultees

Constraints List


Constraints List
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 2: Significant Gap
SWDPR 19: Designated Rural Areas-Meeting Affordable Housing Needs
SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Wychavon District Council
SWDPR 03: Significant Gap. Whittington
SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence
Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/88/60/001/TPO
No associated appeals