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Sycamore - Remove one large bough (as shown in submitted photographs) to improve afternoon light levels in the garden. Selective canopy thinning to increase light penetration, maintaining an even, balanced shape and preserving the tree’s natural “lollipop” form.

7 Midhurst Close Worcester WR5 2HX

RefusalReference: 25/00441/TPOAWorcester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Refusal
Application type
Tree preservation order application (works to)
Received
12 May 2025
Validated
20 May 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Worcester City Council

Application overview

Sycamore - Remove one large bough (as shown in submitted photographs) to improve afternoon light levels in the garden. Selective canopy thinning to increase light penetration, maintaining an even, balanced shape and preserving the tree’s natural “lollipop” form.

Proposal details

Reference
25/00441/TPOA
Ward
Battenhall Ward
Parish
Worcester City
Agent
Mrs Emma Humphreys

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Application location

7 Midhurst Close Worcester WR5 2HX

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Location Plan06. Proposed Plan12 May 2025View
Delegated Report11. Decision Information9 Jul 2025View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice9 Jul 2025View

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