8 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU Data via plota.co.uk
T/2026/0052/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area
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Proposal
To carry out reductions of heavy enveloping branches from neighbouring trees -T1 & T2 (sycamores) . Property owner has consented Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
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Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Application type
- Works to Trees in Conservation Area
- Postcode
- L40 6JU
- Received
- 20 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 20 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Rural South Ward
- Case officer
- Show
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Absolute tree services Limited trading as StumpsAway
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 18 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15082464
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
Fell a dead Sycamore G16, WLDC 14 2004 TPO.
2025
Approved
16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
Fell a dead Sycamore G16, WLDC 14 2004 TPO.
2025
Withdrawn
Amberley 91 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HA
To crown reduce 2 Beech trees that the are touching the property at 8 St James Close to e…
2025
Withdrawn
Amberley 91 Ruff Lane Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HA
To crown reduce 2 Beech trees that the are touching the property at 8 St James Close to e…
2025
Approved
13 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
Single storey extension to rear of property replacing existing conservatory.
2025
Approved
13 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
Single storey extension to rear of property replacing existing conservatory.
2023
Approved
4 Bewcastle Drive Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HB
T/2021/0073/TPO | T1 Beech - Reduce and reshape crown by no more than 15%, keeping a natu…
2023
Approved
4 Bewcastle Drive Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HB
T/2021/0073/TPO | T1 Beech - Reduce and reshape crown by no more than 15%, keeping a natu…
2023
Approved
10 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1- Holly- Fell T2- Sycamore- Prune T3- Sycamore- Prune T4- Holly- Fell T5- Pine- Prune
2023
Approved
10 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1- Holly- Fell T2- Sycamore- Prune T3- Sycamore- Prune T4- Holly- Fell T5- Pine- Prune
2023
Approved
The Firs Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Removal of left stem as pictured back to main stem in accord…
2023
Approved
The Firs Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Removal of left stem as pictured back to main stem in accord…
2023
Approved
The Firs Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Removal of left stem as pictured back to main stem in accord…
2023
Approved
The Firs Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Removal of left stem as pictured back to main stem in accord…
2022
Approved
11 Varlian Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HJ
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey extension to front elevati…
2022
Approved
11 Varlian Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HJ
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey extension to front elevati…
2022
Approved
16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
Beech suffered several shattered branches which need attention. Reasons to remove/prune s…
2022
Approved
16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
Beech suffered several shattered branches which need attention. Reasons to remove/prune s…
2021
Approved
13 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
Garden Office to rear
2021
Approved
4 Bewcastle Drive Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HB
T1 Beech - Crown raise and 10% Reason - Clear the patio and the rockery, crown raise seco…
2016
Approved
18 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech - Crown raise 6m over property No. 20. Crown reduce large lateral by 34m that…
2016
Approved
15 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
T1 - T3 Sycamore x 3 - Crown raise up to 6m on property side and give 3m clearance to pro…
2016
Approved
15 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
T1 - T3 Sycamore x 3 - Crown raise up to 6m on property side and give 3m clearance to pro…
2016
Approved
16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech - Crown lift the lower branches on the property side by 5-6m from ground level…
2016
Approved
16 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 - Beech - Crown lift the lower branches on the property side by 5-6m from ground level…
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
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Other decisions
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.
One of the strictest councils
only 85% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #253 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #252 of 296
41%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #265 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #271 of 296
73%
Minor dwellings approved
62 decided (1-9 homes)
60%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
34 decided
564
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026
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