The Old Rectory High Street Mawdesley Ormskirk L40 3TD

Awaiting decision 26/00321/TPO
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
L40 3TD

Description

Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 11 (Mawdesley) 1984; Sycamore tagged with 109: removal due to basal decay/ structural instability

6.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#52 of 282

Chorley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #78 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Chorley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #57 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #97 of 282
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #78 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #93 of 282
96%
Minor dwellings approved
81 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
12 decided
570
Total decisions
40 refused in 2025