Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2ED

Registered A/26/100594/WTTPO
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
WA3 2ED

Description

G2 - 2no Willow trees, mature trees with basal fruiting bodies possibly honey fungus, trees nearing end of lifespan, target areas include school buildings, surrounding out buildings and high use areas for children, staff, parents. Request to fell to ground level. T1 - Ash, Low lateral boughs covering children's playground, tree showing moderate signs of ADB. due to the location and potential for failure request is to remove large boughs as preemptive measure to reduce unacceptable risk. 'buffers' will be left so no large wounds are back to the stem, tree can then be monitored and a managed decline can be implemented as and when tree deteriorates. T2 - Ash, Tree located at main school entrance, has moderate signs of ADB and has a significant lean and is co dominant. Due to the location and condition request is to fell. Targets include adjacent road, heavy foot traffic associated with a busy school. (If tree officer prefers monitoring and a managed decline we advised this may be an option to the school)

1.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#265 of 282

Wigan is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #218 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 (87%) than the national average (90%).

Wigan decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #175 of 282
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #223 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #218 of 282
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #253 of 282
84%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
40 decided
712
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025