8 Cathrow Drive New Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 4ZP

Unknown 07/2026/00125/TPO
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
25 Feb 2026
Postcode
PR4 4ZP

Description

1 x mature willow in front bed of property, within TPO 2004. The tree has been previously pollarded to a good standard circa 7 years previously. The client wishes to have the tree re-pollarded to the previous pruning cuts to maintain sustainable growth and health of the tree in future. It is currently quite tall for the small driveway area and wishes to reduce the possibility of snap outs/failures within the crown due to the added weight the branches pose. All work carried out to bs3998 standard to promote further healthy regeneration.

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#25 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #53 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #25 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #20 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #53 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #99 of 282
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