Highbank 2 Green Walk Bowdon Data via plota.co.uk

118456/S211/26 - Works to tree in a conservation area Refused

Proposal

Work to trees within the Bowdon Conservation Area. Specifically, the felling of 1no. Lime tree (T1). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Refused
30 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 30 Mar 2026 · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Trafford
Application type
Works to tree in a conservation area
Postcode
WA14 2SR
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Bowdon
Decision
Tree App Refusal of Consent
Decision date
30 Mar 2026
Agent
Bartlett Tree Experts

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14731828
Env. assessment
No
Trafford
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#98 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Trafford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #80 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Trafford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #198 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #213 of 292
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #80 of 292
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #53 of 292
83%
Minor dwellings approved
83 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
28 decided
1,451
Total decisions
203 refused in 2025