16 Swanpool Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AZ

Decided T/2026/0049/TPO
Council
Date received
18 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026
Postcode
L39 5AZ

Description

The tree in question (T9) has a T.P.0. Ideally I would like this removed, so the tree could be cut down. It is too close to the garage. The tree is aesthetically unattractive. It is a tall gangly t...

West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.4/10
Poor
#274 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #242 out of 282. 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%) #230 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #238 of 282
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #242 of 282
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #252 of 282
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