69 Greetby Hill Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2DR Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0050/TPO - Works to Protected Trees Approved

Proposal

Crown lift the trees to the maximum permitted height of one third of the trees total height. Thin the crowns by a proposed 20 - 30%. This is to improve the appearance and reduce excessive tree cast shade that is having a detrimental impact to the reasonable enjoyment of the property and garden. T1 - Oak - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20%, remove ivy T2 - Oak - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20% T3 - Oak - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 30% T4 - Sycamore - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 30% T5 - Oak - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20% T6 - Sycamore - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20% T7 - Oak- Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 30%, clear around BT line T8 ? Sycamore - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20%, clear around BT line T9 ? Sycamore - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20%, clear around BT line T10 - Oak - Crown lift to one third of tree?s total height and thin crown by up to 20%, clear around BT line… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 May 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Protected Trees
Postcode
L39 2DR
Received
18 May 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Ward
Ormskirk East Ward
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Grant Consent Subject to Conditions (TP)
Decision date
18 May 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14934359
Env. assessment
No
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.4/10
Poor
#284 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #250 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 292
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #250 of 292
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #262 of 292
76%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
30 decided
578
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025