150 Cop Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9AD Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00270/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

T1 - Oak - Remove deadwood over 30mm dia. Crown reduce lateral branches all round up to 3m to suitable growth points. From report It is concluded that T1 oak surveyed, although currently within acceptable risk levels is located within fall range of the public highway and opposite a school. The tree is a prominent tree that has generally good vitality and provides amenity value to the area. Due to the tree location and proximity to a main road with high vehicle and foot traffic especially during school drop off and pickup time along with a history of recent limb failure, the tree should be crown reduced by the reduction of all lateral branches to a maximum of 3m to suitable growth points, ivy severed at the base and at 1m above ground level and deadwood above 30mm removed. I would also ask for the main unions and lateral branches to be inspected for defects. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Approved
23 Apr 2026

Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Postcode
PR1 9AD
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Broad Oak
Parish
Penwortham Town Council
Target decision
17 Jun 2026
Decision
Tree Works approved
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Ken Linford Gardencare Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14841763
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
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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