8 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0024/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Proposed removal of red oak tree next to main road and boundary of neighbouring property, as it is interfering with enjoyment of neighbours property and tree roots casuing damage to road. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 Mar 2026
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Approved
17 Apr 2026

Approved on 17 Apr 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
West Lancashire
Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
L40 1SR
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
Parish
Rufford
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Consent for works (TCA)
Decision date
17 Apr 2026
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
One small ( 4m ) Turkey Oak in orchard. Casting shade over Apple trees.
T/2023/0087/TCA
2023 Approved
One small ( 4m ) Turkey Oak in orchard. Casting shade over Apple trees.
T/2023/0087/TCA
2023 Approved
T1- Birch tree- lower left most prong to ground level.
T/2023/0034/TCA
2023 Approved
T1- Birch tree- lower left most prong to ground level.
T/2023/0034/TCA
2022 Approved
Ash tree in rear garden. Big and overhanging next doors' garden. To remove the protruding…
T/2022/0003/TCA
2022 Approved
Ash tree in rear garden. Big and overhanging next doors' garden. To remove the protruding…
T/2022/0003/TCA
2020 Approved
Removal of Sycamore tree
T/2020/0082/TCA
2020 Approved
Removal of Sycamore tree
T/2020/0082/TCA
2020 Approved
Tree works
T/2020/0059/TCA
2020 Approved
Tree works
T/2020/0059/TCA
2019 Approved
T1 Lodgepole Pine - Remove T2 Hawthorn and Elderberry - Remove
T/2019/0008/TCA
2019 Approved
T1 Lodgepole Pine - Remove T2 Hawthorn and Elderberry - Remove
T/2019/0008/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Installation of gated access and driveway alterations
2025/0938/FUL
2025 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Installation of gated access and driveway alterations
2025/0938/FUL
2025 Approved
14 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
See attached map for location of trees At the request of the residents at no.14 and no.18…
T/2025/0069/TCA
2025 Approved
14 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
See attached map for location of trees At the request of the residents at no.14 and no.18…
T/2025/0069/TCA
2025 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
T/2025/0048/TCA
2025 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
T/2025/0048/TCA
2025 Withdrawn
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
T/2025/0066/TPO
2025 Withdrawn
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
T/2025/0066/TPO
2024 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Dormer loft conversion and additional velux's to front elevation.
2024/0281/FUL
2024 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Dormer loft conversion and additional velux's to front elevation.
2024/0281/FUL
2023 Approved
16 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Beech (T1, T2) x 2 - Prune back to previous pruning points, 2-3m reduction. (Trees at Num…
T/2023/0021/TCA
2023 Approved
16 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Beech (T1, T2) x 2 - Prune back to previous pruning points, 2-3m reduction. (Trees at Num…
T/2023/0021/TCA
2020 Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
25% crown reduction on one Flowering Cherry Tree at the rear of the property, the tree is…
T/2020/0081/TCA
2020 Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
25% crown reduction on one Flowering Cherry Tree at the rear of the property, the tree is…
T/2020/0081/TCA
2020 Approved
28 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Damson - Fell
T/2020/0047/TCA
2020 Approved
28 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Damson - Fell
T/2020/0047/TCA
2018 Approved
18 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
T1 Conifer - reduce height by a third to allow light in the property. T2 Cherry - crown r…
T/2018/0053/TCA
2018 Approved
18 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
T1 Conifer - reduce height by a third to allow light in the property. T2 Cherry - crown r…
T/2018/0053/TCA
2018 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Oak - Crown raise on left side of tree the 4 lowest branches, plus 15% thin of the rem…
T/2018/0048/TCA
2018 Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Oak - Crown raise on left side of tree the 4 lowest branches, plus 15% thin of the rem…
T/2018/0048/TCA
2017 Approved
14 Roseacre Gardens Rufford Lancashire L40 1AA
Proposed addition of a garden room to rear of Plot 7 at existing approved residential dev…
2017/0127/FUL
2017 Approved
Land At The Junction With Sluice Lane New Road Rufford Lancashire
Proposed addition of a garden room to rear of Plot 2 at existing approved residential dev…
2017/0044/FUL
2017 Approved
Land At The Junction With Sluice Lane New Road Rufford Lancashire
Proposed addition of a garden room to rear of Plot 2 at existing approved residential dev…
2017/0044/FUL
2016 Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Erection of single storey lounge bay window extension after demolition of single storey l…
2016/0129/FUL
2016 Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Erection of single storey lounge bay window extension after demolition of single storey l…
2016/0129/FUL
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings