125 Chapel Lane Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5NA Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00216/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

Oak - T2 on the TPO 3494 (dated 16th April 2013) Thin the crown, primarily on the West side of the tree, as the weight of the tree is beginning to make it lean Westward - and the branches are directly over the property (125 Chapel Lane). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
12 Apr 2026
Approved
20 Apr 2026

Approved on 20 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Postcode
PR4 5NA
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
12 Apr 2026
Ward
Longton and Hutton West
Parish
Longton Parish Council
Target decision
7 Jun 2026
Decision
Tree Works approved
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14770545
Env. assessment
No
South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
8/10
Excellent
#26 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #26 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #21 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #102 of 292
91%
Minor dwellings approved
45 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
411
Total decisions
22 refused in 2025