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Reduce the height of yew tree (Taxus baccata) T1 back to previous pruning points by 2.5 metres, in line with previous management works. Reduce the height of Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) T2 back to previous pruning points by 4.5 metres, consistent with past management. Reduce the height of leylandii tree (Cuprocyparis leylandii) T3 back to previous pruning points by 4.5 metres, in accordance with previous pruning works. Reduce the height of Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) T4 back to previous pruning points by 4.5 metres, consistent with previous pruning operations. Reduce and reshape the upper section of the crown of Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) T5 by 1 metre, bringing it into proportion with the lower section of the tree. Reduce the lateral spread of yew tree (Taxus baccata) T6 by 0.7 metres.

54 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BA

DecidedReference: PL/2026/01166/TCASolihull Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
19 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
31 Jul 2026
Local authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Reduce the height of yew tree (Taxus baccata) T1 back to previous pruning points by 2.5 metres, in line with previous management works. Reduce the height of Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) T2 back to previous pruning points by 4.5 metres, consistent with past management. Reduce the height of leylandii tree (Cuprocyparis leylandii) T3 back to previous pruning points by 4.5 metres, in accordance with previous pruning works. Reduce the height of Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) T4 back to previous pruning points by 4.5 metres, consistent with previous pruning operations. Reduce and reshape the upper section of the crown of Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) T5 by 1 metre, bringing it into proportion with the lower section of the tree. Reduce the lateral spread of yew tree (Taxus baccata) T6 by 0.7 metres.

Proposal details

Reference
PL/2026/01166/TCA
Alternative references
PP-15021720
Ward
Olton
Parish
Non-Civil Parish Or Community
Agent
Oakland Group

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54 St. Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7BA

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DocumentPublishedAction
SMBC - TREE OFFICERConsultee Comment · PDF30 Jul 2026View
DECISION TCA APPROVAL (TPO NOT MADE)Decision · PDF30 Jul 2026View
APPLICATION FORM REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF19 Jun 2026View
TREE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF19 Jun 2026View

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DECISION TCA APPROVAL (TPO NOT MADE)
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