Greenways Parkside Drive South Whittle-le-woods Chorley PR6 7PH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00133/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Application for work to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 6 (Whittle-le-Woods) 2010 10. Cherry Pollard back to previous historical points. Reason: Maintain health and reduce limb loading. 11. Sycamore Crown raise and reduce by 1.5m on east side. Reason: Tree growing toward neighbouring Oak showing crown shyness. 12. Holly Reshape; reduce overextended southern limbs. Reason: Improve structure and reduce failure risk. 13. Cherry Crown raise and reduce height by 2m. Reason: Improve form and manage canopy weight. 14. Holly Crown reduce by 3m height and 1m east side. Reason: Maintain balance and structure. 15. Ash Crown raise 1st lower branch and remove deadwood. Reason: Safety and clearance. 16. Holly Crown reduce by 4m to previous points and balance. Reason: Manage size and improve form. 17. Cherry (in Rhododendron) Pollard to 3m. Reason: Suppressed tree requiring rejuvenation. Bad form. 19. Oak Remove deadwood; reduce overextended limbs by 2???3m and balance. Reason: Tree one-sided due to Sycamore; good pruning points available. 21. Scrub under Oak (small firs) Fell. Reason: Site management and reduce future competition with Oak. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
13 Feb 2026
Approved
7 Apr 2026

Approved on 7 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Chorley
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
PR6 7PH
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
13 Feb 2026
Ward
Buckshaw And Whittle
Parish
Whittle-le-Woods
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Apr 2026
Decision
Consent for Tree Works
Decision date
7 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Cornthwaite Tree Care

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14693145
Env. assessment
No
Chorley
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#42 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Chorley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #49 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Chorley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #51 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #73 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #49 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #100 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
11 decided
553
Total decisions
39 refused in the year to March 2026