19 Lower Fold Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DX

Pending DC/098780
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
SK6 5DX

Description

They are ash trees. Both need to be removed as they are suffering from ash dieback. If left too long they will not be climbable and this will be extremely expensive to then remove due to the additional health and safety measures involved. We have engaged a tree surgeon after consulting a handful of suppliers to come to the best solution. The trees are not subject to tree preservation orders. They both will have an impact if they fall, one is close to a major road and near a residence, the other could impact a watercourse to a council owned culvert which is in a flood risk area. HAR/CA20. TPO 364E-2.

Stockport
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#22 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Stockport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #37 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Stockport decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #27 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #62 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #37 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #74 of 292
93%
Minor dwellings approved
59 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,293
Total decisions
64 refused in 2025