22 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ Data via plota.co.uk
T/2026/0061/TPO - Works to Protected Trees
Approved
Proposal
T1 cedar fell. Adds little amenty Value as has been heavily suppressed to the west by other surrounding trees namely 2 Italian alders subject to a TPO. We wish to not replant to allow alders more room to grow after the ivy has been severed/removed.Tree has also been topped historically now. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
11 Jun 2026
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Approved
10 Aug 2026
Approved on 10 Aug 2026 · Last checked 14 Aug 2026
Documents 2
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Application type
- Works to Protected Trees
- Postcode
- L40 6HQ
- Received
- 11 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Rural South Ward
- Case officer
- Show
- Decision
- Grant Consent Subject to Conditions (TP)
- Decision date
- 10 Aug 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- smn tree and landscape management
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 14 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15002788
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
36 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
T1 oak fell damaged in recent storm. Major tear out at crown break
2025
Approved
T1 oak fell damaged in recent storm. Major tear out at crown break
2025
Approved
T1- Silver Birch- Fell
2025
Approved
T1- Silver Birch- Fell
2021
Approved
T1 Cherry Remove lowest limb over garden to reduce shading and encroachment T2 Beech crow…
2019
Approved
T1 (TPO T35) Oak Remove lowest limb extending over garden heading towards road and lowest…
2019
Approved
T1 (TPO T35) Oak Remove lowest limb extending over garden heading towards road and lowest…
2018
Approved
Single storey front and part 1/part 2 storey side/rear extensions, loft conversion with d…
2018
Approved
Single storey front and part 1/part 2 storey side/rear extensions, loft conversion with d…
2017
Approved
Single storey front and part 1/part 2 storey side/rear extensions, loft conversion with t…
2017
Approved
Single storey front and part 1/part 2 storey side/rear extensions, loft conversion with t…
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
Approved
Thurlestone 89 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
Thurlestone 89 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
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…
2021
Approved
13 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
Garden Office to rear
2020
Refused
6 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
Extension to first floor to extend existing bedroom.
2020
Refused
6 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
Extension to first floor to extend existing bedroom.
2020
Approved
6 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T49 Beech - thin, crown 10% to remove weak and low branches T7 Beech - remove/replace T18…
2020
Approved
6 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T49 Beech - thin, crown 10% to remove weak and low branches T7 Beech - remove/replace T18…
2018
Approved
3 Vicarage Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6LD
T1 Horsechestnut Fell Very close to neighbouring property overhanging substantially. Tree…
2018
Approved
3 Vicarage Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6LD
T1 Horsechestnut Fell Very close to neighbouring property overhanging substantially. Tree…
2017
Approved
14 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ
T1 Holly Fell. Reason: Poor shape and low amenity value.
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…
2016
Approved
8 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
(TPO W1) - Prune back 3 Hollies to boundary line Reason: Contain nuisance encroachment 1…
2016
Approved
8 St James Close Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JU
(TPO W1) - Prune back 3 Hollies to boundary line Reason: Contain nuisance encroachment 1…
West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#291 of 296 councils
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Householder 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
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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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