15 Kentmere Drive Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 5EP

Awaiting decision 07/2026/00225/TPO
Council
Date received
19 Mar 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
PR4 5EP

Description

Large sycamore tree in property of 15 Kentmere Drive, has been confirmed dead by LES Tree Services and it is our intention to cut back the tree to make it safe on the 27th of March. A replacement Sycamore tree will be planted as close to original as possible

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #25 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #99 of 282
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