50 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0030/TPO - Works to Protected Trees Approved

Proposal

T1 Cedar fell and remove . Replace with native standards. Tree is in an exposed position and has.been significantly crown raised.in the.past . The crown has had substantial wind damage.leaving the... Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Mar 2026
Approved
17 Apr 2026

Approved on 17 Apr 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Works to Protected Trees
Postcode
L39 5HS
Received
19 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Ward
Aughton & Holborn Ward
Parish
Aughton
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Consent Subject to Conditions (TP)
Decision date
17 Apr 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Tony Woods Treefelling

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14794338
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