Asland Flash Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SW Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0031/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Oak - Crown rasie upto third of trees total height, to include the 2 lowest lateral limbs. T2 - Apple - Reduce canopy upto 30%. T3 - Oak - Crown raise upto a third of the trees total height. T... Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Apr 2026
Approved
17 Apr 2026

Approved on 17 Apr 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
L40 1SW
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
Parish
Rufford
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Consent for works (TCA)
Decision date
17 Apr 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Joe's tree care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14864427
Env. assessment
No
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #265 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. West Lancashire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 85% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 85% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #253 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 296
41%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #265 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #271 of 296
73%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
34 decided
564
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026