4 Birchwood Avenue Hutton Preston Lancashire PR4 5EE Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00317/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

Tree species: Oak, believed to be English oak. Tree number on sketch plan: T1 Location of tree: T1 is located within the neighbouring rear garden to the west/south-west of No. 4 Birchwood Avenue. The tree stands close to the shared rear/side boundary and has a significant crown spread overhanging the garden of No. 4 Birchwood Avenue. The position of the tree is marked as T1 on the attached sketch plan. Description of proposed works: Oak T1 Selective crown reduction and deadwood removal. Reduce the lateral crown spread overhanging the garden of No. 4 Birchwood Avenue by approximately 1.5 - 2.0 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points, while retaining the natural form and main framework of the crown. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Approved
2 Jun 2026

Approved on 2 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Postcode
PR4 5EE
Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Longton and Hutton West
Parish
Hutton Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Tree Works approved
Decision date
2 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14891215
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