Hardwick Grange Cop Lane Penwortham Lancashire Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00543/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

Row of 10 lime trees on western border of Hardwick Grange, running North to South. Remove epicormic growth on main stems up to around 6 metres. Leave lower epicormic growth to maintain low level screening. Remove of occasional secondary branch on eastern side to maintain crown shape. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Approved
29 Jul 2026

Approved on 29 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Received
18 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Howick and Priory
Parish
Penwortham Town Council
Target decision
22 Sept 2026
Decision
Tree Works approved
Decision date
29 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Nick BaileyTree Services Ltd

Public comments

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Last counted 4 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15093666
Env. assessment
No
South Ribble
Planning Authority Score
7.8/10
Good
#30 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Ribble is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #79 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Ribble decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #27 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #79 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #115 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
41 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
12 decided
389
Total decisions
18 refused in the year to March 2026