2 Clyffes Farm Close Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9SB Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0045/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Permission is polietly being requested for the following work: A01 - copper beech - crown lift up to 1/3 the total height of the tree A02 - ash tree - crown lift up to 1/3 the total height of the t... Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Approved
14 Jul 2026

Approved on 14 Jul 2026 · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
L40 9SB
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Rural West Ward
Parish
Scarisbrick
Case officer
Show
Decision
Grant Consent for works (TCA)
Decision date
14 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Veteran Tree Surgeons

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15026804
Env. assessment
No
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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. View full council performance
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