14 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD Data via plota.co.uk
T/2026/0022/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Approved
Proposal
I have previously indicated to Mr Critchley that my next door neighbours Mr and Mrs R Williams are complaining regarding the height of the conifer. In an attempt to appease them I am seeking to rem... Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
20 Mar 2026
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Approved
17 Apr 2026
Approved on 17 Apr 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 4
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Application type
- Works to Trees in Conservation Area
- Postcode
- L40 5XD
- Received
- 20 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 20 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
- Parish
- Lathom
- Case officer
- Show
- Decision
- Grant Consent for works (TCA)
- Decision date
- 17 Apr 2026
- Applicant
- Show
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14797337
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Brook Cottage 24 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
- Carry out recommended works in recent Arboricultural survey T066 (Fir) - Section fell l…
2025
Approved
Brook Cottage 24 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
- Carry out recommended works in recent Arboricultural survey T066 (Fir) - Section fell l…
2025
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Elm- fell
2025
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Elm- fell
2024
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
Proposed replacement front porch at 132 Briars Lane, Lathom.
2024
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
Proposed replacement front porch at 132 Briars Lane, Lathom.
2024
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
Proposed alteration to the front elevation of the kitchen, replacing the existing door an…
2024
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
Proposed alteration to the front elevation of the kitchen, replacing the existing door an…
2022
Approved
Land At Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
T1 and T2- Sycamores- either side of high voltage transformer to side/under prune to gain…
2022
Approved
Land At Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
T1 and T2- Sycamores- either side of high voltage transformer to side/under prune to gain…
2021
Approved
Brook Cottage 24 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
1 x Manchester/hybrid Black Poplar - requires removal due to significant decay.
2021
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
External works and covered patio area
2021
Refused
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Proposed garage and workshop.
2017
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
T1 and T2 larch - Fell. Growing towards power lines
2017
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
T1 and T2 larch - Fell. Growing towards power lines
2016
Approved
23 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Single storey extension to rear.
2016
Approved
23 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Single storey extension to rear.
2016
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
T2 - Willow - Fell Note: You may wish to consider retention of the trunk up to 4 metres i…
2016
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
T2 - Willow - Fell Note: You may wish to consider retention of the trunk up to 4 metres i…
2016
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
T1 - Oak - Crown raise 5mT2 - Alder - FellT3 - Birch - Crown raise 4mT4 - Leylandii - Fel…
2016
Approved
132 Briars Lane Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XE
T1 - Oak - Crown raise 5mT2 - Alder - FellT3 - Birch - Crown raise 4mT4 - Leylandii - Fel…
2016
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Loft conversion and internal alterations.
2016
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Loft conversion and internal alterations.
2016
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Flood defence wall and replacement septic tank.
2016
Approved
29 Briars Brook Lathom Ormskirk Lancashire L40 5XD
Flood defence wall and replacement septic tank.
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.
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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
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