14 Greenfield Road Scarisbrick Southport Lancashire PR8 5LX Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0067/TPO - Works to Protected Trees Approved

Proposal

Originally requested a few week ago to fell one pine and deadwood remaining pines. This was authorised. On commencement of works it was discovered that a further two pines were actually dead. This was hard to observe from ground level and it?s only observed once the climbers were in the neighbouring trees Dead trees are denoted in red in the sketch and associated pics… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Approved
13 Aug 2026

Approved on 13 Aug 2026 · Last checked 20 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Protected Trees
Postcode
PR8 5LX
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Rural West Ward
Parish
Scarisbrick
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Consent Subject to Conditions (TP)
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Absolute tree services Limited trading as StumpsAway

Public comments

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Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15031516
Env. assessment
No
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