Wittenham Sunnyside Lane Lancaster Lancashire LA1 5ED Data via plota.co.uk

26/0038/TCA - Works to Trees in Cons Area Approved

Proposal

Magnolia - Prune crown to increase separation from property by 2 metres; Crown reduce and crown thin by up to 15% live crown mass in year 1 and year 2. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Feb 2026
Approved
16 Mar 2026

Approved on 16 Mar 2026 · Tree Works Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lancaster
Application type
Works to Trees in Cons Area
Postcode
LA1 5ED
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Marsh Ward
Parish
Lancaster Non-Civil Parish
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
24 Mar 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
16 Mar 2026
Decision level
Tree Works Decision
Agent
AG Life Sciences Design Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14688965
Env. assessment
No
Lancaster
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#154 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Lancaster is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #96 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) 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
Lancaster decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #220 of 292
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #96 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #132 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
52 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
60%
Change of use approved
50 decided
728
Total decisions
119 refused in 2025