4 Mornington Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XA Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00305/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

Tree A - Overgrown Holly tree. This has previously been felled and has grown through the dividing hedgerow. This is to be removed. Tree B - Maple tree to be pruned taking up to 1.5 metres from the height, and shaped all round Tree C - Removal of diseased and rotting tree Tree D - Removal of holly shrub… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Approved
7 May 2026

Approved on 7 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Postcode
PR1 9XA
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Ward
Howick and Priory
Parish
Penwortham Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
7 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14836402
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