Dickens Heath Parish Council has been working closely with planners at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council to address growing concerns about the pre-emptive removal of trees and hedgerows ahead of potential planning applications.

The Council has confirmed this is an issue they take seriously. Where such works are identified, they will consider them carefully as part of planning assessments and, where appropriate, through the enforcement process.

Residents can help by reporting concerns:

• If tree or hedgerow works appear linked to a live planning application, please highlight this clearly in any consultation response and mark it for the attention of SMBC Landscape and Ecology.  
• If works are taking place before any application is submitted, please report this directly to the Planning Enforcement Team at: planningenforcement@solihull.gov.uk

Prompt reporting with site-specific details will help officers investigate and, where necessary, take action.

Works on behalf of: Balfour Beatty.

Reason for closure: Urgent carriageway repairs.

Name of road and extent affected: Braggs Farm Lane, Dickens Heath.

Dates and times of closure: 04/03/2026 – until 23:59hrs.

Access for emergency services can be maintained: YES.

Contact Name: Jamie Beenick.

Contact Details: 0121 704 6720.