Application Number 26/00142/TPOA
Status Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    18/02/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    20/03/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    09/04/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 26/00142/TPOA
Location Address 4 Battenhall Road Worcester WR5 2BH
Proposal Tree 1 - Taxus baccata Tree 1 is a mature Taxus baccata with a singular stem and fairly well balanced crown. Proposed works for this tree is a 1-1.5 metre reduction across the full canopy to limit root growth due to concerns of damages being caused to property. Roots have been found in very close proximity to the house and also a brick has been cracked on the very bottom corner of front profile of house, which can only be assumed is being caused by damage from roots to the property. Furthermore there is a large underground drain within fairly close proximity to the tree (3-4M) which there are concerns over potential future damage.
Status Approval
Application Type Tree preservation order application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 18/02/2026
Application Valid Date 18/02/2026
Consultation Start Date 27/02/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 20/03/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 09/04/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Alvan Kingston
Parish Worcester City
Ward Battenhall Ward
Applicant Mr Barry Ashmore
Agent Harry Miller, Miller Trees
Agent Address 26 Beckett Road Worcester WR3 7NH

Condition Details / Information Notes
This 'Notice of Consent' shall be extant for a period of 2 years from the date of this Notice. Should the works approved under this consent not be undertaken within this period, then a further Tree Preservation Order application would be required. Reason: To conform with the requirements of The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012.
Consent is hereby granted for the works to the tree(s) subject to the limitations specified in the schedule attached hereto. All works shall be carried out in accordance with the schedule and in compliance with British Standard BS 3998:2010 "Recommendations for Tree Work". Reason:- To maintain the visual and environmental quality of the site and surrounding area in accordance with policy SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Notwithstanding any details on the submitted application forms and plans the consent hereby granted is for the following works:- Schedule:- Taxus baccata (Tree 1) - 1-1.5 metre reduction across the full canopy. Reason:- To ensure the work is carried out in such a manner as to maintain the quality of the environment in accordance with policy SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01.Application Form 18/02/2026 Applicationformredacted (205kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7063 (4357kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7067 (5015kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7305 (769kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7302 (654kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7301 (829kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7304 (887kb) -
03. Photo 18/02/2026 Img 7073 (8244kb) -
Plans
04. Site/Location Plan 18/02/2026 Location (560kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 10/04/2026 Delegated Report (184kb) -
12. Decision Notice 10/04/2026 Decision Notice (173kb) -

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.


Address Sent Reply Received
10 Battenhall Road WORCESTER WR5 2BJ 27/02/2026
12 Battenhall Road WORCESTER WR5 2BL 27/02/2026
6 Battenhall Road WORCESTER WR5 2BH 27/02/2026
Seabright Lawn 2 Battenhall Road WORCESTER WR5 2BH 27/02/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Councillor Louis Stephen (Battenhall) 27/02/2026 20/03/2026
Councillor Paul Sobczyk(Battenhall) 27/02/2026 20/03/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 6: Conservation Area
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 38: Green Space
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
No associated appeals