Stonehouse Farm Lower New Row Worsley Manchester M28 1BJ Data via plota.co.uk

A/26/101064/WTTPO - Work to Trees - TPO Approved

Proposal

T131 OAK - Fell to ground level. The oak appears to be in severe decline. It has extensive deadwood throughout the canopy, significant crown dieback, and very limited healthy foliage. There are indications that its physiological condition is poor and its long-term viability may be compromised. Tree was surveyed in 2024 by TEP , findings attached . Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Jun 2026
Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Wigan
Application type
Work to Trees - TPO
Postcode
M28 1BJ
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Tyldesley And Mosley Common
Parish
Tyldesley And Astley Township
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Cornthwaite Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15003221
Env. assessment
No
Wigan
Planning Authority Score
2/10
Poor
#273 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wigan is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #216 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% 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%).

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
Wigan decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #213 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #236 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #216 of 296
57%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #262 of 296
70%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
50 decided
708
Total decisions
109 refused in the year to March 2026