Lancaster Lane Parbold Lancashire Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0008/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Sketch picture - Green circle marks the location of a cherry tree we wish to remove. Yellow dots are three deciduous trees for which we wish to prune any overhanging branches up to 6m high. Works to allow for replacement electricity switchgear to be crane lifted into the site and installed as part of national infrastructure upgrades. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Feb 2026
Approved
3 Mar 2026

Approved on 3 Mar 2026 · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
WN8 7HS
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Feb 2026
Ward
Rural North East Ward
Parish
Parbold
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Grant Consent for works (TCA)
Decision date
3 Mar 2026
Agent
Timothy's NW ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14672582
Env. assessment
No
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.4/10
Poor
#284 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #250 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 59% 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 (85%) 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
West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 292
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #250 of 292
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #262 of 292
76%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
30 decided
578
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025