39 Lordsgate Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7UR Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Proposed Tree Works Specification - Rear garden (as per submitted plan/photos) Tree Group 1 Silver Birch (x2) The two Silver Birch trees are currently subject to dense ivy growth climbing throughout the stems and into the crown structure. - Removal of all ivy growth from the main stems and primary scaffold branches to ground level. - Crown reduction of approximately 1.5/2 metres, reducing overextended branch tips back to suitable secondary growth points. - Lateral reduction on the side adjacent to the boundary fence Tree Group 2 Ash (x1) - Removal of ivy growth from the trunk and main structural branches. - Crown reduction of approximately **2 metres**, reducing branch length to suitable growth points. - Crown thinning by approximately **15?20%**, selectively removing secondary growth to improve light penetration and reduce wind resistance, while retaining a natural crown form. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.
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Important details
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Postcode
- L40 7UR
- Received
- 10 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jul 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15038963
Historical activity at this location
14 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
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39 Lordsgate Lane Burscough Ormskirk Lancashire L40 7UR