Woodland to the rear of Bowness Drive, Leyland Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00544/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

Tree T121 "Willow (Salix sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T122 "Willow (Salix sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T123 "Willow (Salix sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T124 "Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)" _ Remove limbs off stem. Tree T125 "Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)" _ Reduce to monolith. Tree T126 "Ash (Fraxinus sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T127 "Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T128 "Elm (Ulmus sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T129 "Elm (Ulmus sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T130 "Ash (Fraxinus sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Tree T131 "Ash (Fraxinus sp.)" _ Remove tree to ground level for arboricultural management reasons. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Approved
14 Aug 2026

Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Tree Works approved
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
GM Tree Consultants

Public comments

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Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15095204
Env. assessment
No
South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
7.8/10
Good
#30 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #79 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #27 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #79 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #115 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
389
Total decisions
18 refused in the year to March 2026