Christ Church Vicarage Keighley Road Colne Lancashire BB8 7HF Data via plota.co.uk

26/0188/TWR - Works to a tree with a TPO Approved

Proposal

T2 Sycamore - Remove cankered Limb to the north of the tree Reason: The specified limb is dead and associated with canker. T3 Ornamental Pear - Remove Reason: The tree exhibits poor form, a canker, and evident dieback. T4 Maple - Remove deadwood Reason: To improve safety by reducing the risk of falling branches T5 Sycamore - Remove Reason: The presence of a basal canker and canopy dieback indicates structural weakness and declining condition. T6 Sycamore - Remove deadwood and retrench to 6m Reason: The tree has lost its natural form and shows signs of decline. Deadwood removal is required for safety. Crown retrenchment is proposed to reduce end weight, manage risk and encourage the development of a sustainable crown structure. Tree works in a Conservation Area T1 Ash and T7 Pussy willow - Remove… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Approved
31 Mar 2026

Approved on 31 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Pendle
Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Postcode
BB8 7HF
Received
24 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Boulsworth & Foulridge
Parish
Colne Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
31 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Tree Check Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14805196
Env. assessment
No
Pendle
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#185 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Pendle ranks #182 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Pendle decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #194 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #206 of 292
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #182 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #109 of 292
84%
Minor dwellings approved
88 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
26 decided
436
Total decisions
61 refused in 2025