Vine Cottage Vine Lane Clent Worcestershire DY9 9PH

Pending Consideration TPO26/033
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
DY9 9PH

Description

Taxus baccata (Yew tree) in front of the house by the bridle path Carry out a complete crown reduction of 50% shortening boughs back to suitable junctions to leave a compact balanced crown. This work is required due to the very close proximity of the tree to the building (within 1m and in direct contact with the walls and roof lines).

Redditch
Planning Authority Score
8.8/10
Excellent
#7 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Redditch is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #59 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Redditch decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #14 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #18 of 292
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #59 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #29 of 292
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