Application Number M/26/00730/TPOA
Status Split Decision

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  • Application
    Valid
    18/05/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    N/A
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Split
  • Decision
    Date
    26/05/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/00730/TPOA
Location Address 10 Teme Court Sunningdale Estate Knightwick Worcester WR6 5PP
Proposal Works to two willows (W1 and W2), and removal of two fir trees (T1 and T2), as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status Split
Application Type Tree Preservation Order Application (works to)
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 14/05/2026
Application Valid Date 18/05/2026
Consultation Start Date
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 26/05/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Chris Lewis-Farley
Parish Doddenham CP, Martley CP
Ward Martley Ward
Applicant Mr Clifford Williams
Agent Mr Clifford Williams
Agent Address 10 Teme Court Sunningdale Estate Knightwick WR6 5PP

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.
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.
The work must be carried out within two years from the date of this permission. Reason: As trees continue to grow, altering in shape and size, some works granted consent may become inappropriate and will require up to date assessment.
Information and advice on appointing an appropriately qualified and experienced tree surgeon can be found on the Natural Environment pages of the Malvern Hills District Council website at the following address or alternatively contact the Landscape Officer 01684 862407. https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/planning/heritage/the-natural-environment/choosing-a-tree-surgeon
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.
The spruce T2 is a good quality, well balanced tree with no signs of ill health or structural compromise. No arboricultural assessment has been submitted in support of the application to demonstrate otherwise. It has not been demonstrated that the root system of the tree has affected either the base of the tank storage or the pipe joining tank to the house. The separation between tree and tank (approximately 3 metres) makes the risk of any such damage occurring highly unlikely. The fact that the tree is within falling distance of an oil storage tank is not alone considered justification for the removal of the tree.
The goat willow (W2) is a good quality, well balanced tree with no signs of ill health or structural compromise. No arboricultural assessment has been submitted in support of the application to demonstrate otherwise. It is not clear how heavily reducing the tree, as suggested in the application documents, would be to the benefit of the tree or why it would "encourage healthy re-growth". Indeed, unnecessary tree works should be avoided to minimise the chances of detrimental impacts on the tree's vascular system, potentially leading to the ingress of harmful pathogens and decay, or the activation of latent pathogens or decay fungi. Any regrowth that did arise from the pollarded tree, is likely to have weaker points of attachment that a naturally developed branch structure, meaning that the tree is likely to be at higher risk of future failure compared to the uncut tree. Inadequate justification has been provided for the restriction of the tree's size. The site has adequate space to allow the development of the tree to its full potential. The proposed works would be to the detriment of the natural shape, form, and flow of the tree's canopy, and therefore to public amenity and the removal of significant sized limbs, as proposed, would mean a reduction in the available carbon that could be allocated for defence and increased competition for carbon for regrowth and reproduction. The proposed works would be considered to the detriment of the overall health and resilience of the tree and are therefore not considered acceptable.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 14/05/2026 Application form (252kb) -
02. Supporting Information 18/05/2026 Clarification of tree works (90kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree T2 2 (7104kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree T1 (5175kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree T2 (5040kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree T2 1 (5283kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree W1 (5013kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree T1 And Tree W2 Branch (5046kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree W2 2 (4895kb) -
03. Photo 14/05/2026 Tree W1 1 (4796kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 14/05/2026 Site Plan (3456kb) Tree location plan -
Decision
12. Decision Notice 26/05/2026 Decision Notice (162kb) -

Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


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No associated neighbours

Consultee List


No associated consultees

Constraints List


Constraints List
TPO REF: TPO/M/022 (1976). ADDRESS: Land At (Os 7347 5672) Sunningdale Estate Knightwick
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDPR 19: Designated Rural Areas-Meeting Affordable Housing Needs
SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Malvern Hills District Council
SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Martley, Knightwick and Doddenham. Adopted: 23/02/2018
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 22: Site of Special Scientific Interest
No associated appeals