1 Fulwood Avenue Tarleton Preston Lancashire PR4 6RP Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0056/TPO - Works to Protected Trees Approved

Proposal

T1 Oak Tree (Rear Garden) Reduce and Rehape. Laterally Reduce Back from Property by up to 1m. Reduce the Crown by 1m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Approved
21 Jul 2026

Approved on 21 Jul 2026 · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #265 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. West Lancashire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 85% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 85% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #253 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 296
41%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #265 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #271 of 296
73%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
34 decided
564
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026