254 PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4RH Data via plota.co.uk

26/0200 - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Removal of T6 (Poplar) and reduction in height to trees T1-T5 and T8 (Poplars) within the Blackpool Borough Council Tree Preservation Order 2020/45 [254 Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4RH] Data via plota.co.uk

View original council record ↗

Application progress

Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
15 May 2026
Consultation
15 May 2026
Approved
30 Jun 2026

Approved on 30 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Blackpool
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
FY4 4RH
Received
14 Apr 2026
Validated
15 May 2026
Ward
Clifton
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
30 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
James Andrew Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14857142
Neighbours
15 May 2026
Consultation
15 May 2026
Comments by
5 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Blackpool
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#195 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Blackpool is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 292. Blackpool is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 76% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 76% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Blackpool decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #239 of 292
76%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #285 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #83 of 292
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #161 of 292
65%
Minor dwellings approved
23 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
38 decided
349
Total decisions
62 refused in 2025