7 Church Avenue Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0AH Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00486/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

I am seeking permission for appropriate pruning works to address the issues it is currently causing. The tree ( a Copper Beach) is situated in my neighbour's garden at 6 Church Avenue, to the rear of the property adjoining Hollinhurst Avenue. It has become significantly overgrown, with branches extending over the full width of my garage and now approaching the garage roof, creating a risk of damage. The tree also restricts headroom clearance at the gate providing access to my property from Hollinhurst Avenue, making access increasingly difficult. In addition, the canopy has expanded to the extent that it is now encroaching towards the opposite side of the road, raising concerns about its continued growth and the weight of the overhanging branches. I am therefore seeking permission to appoint a qualified arborist to carry out sympathetic pruning to reduce the tree to an appropriate size. The proposed works would maintain safe access to my property, help prevent damage to my garage roof, and reduce the extent of the tree's encroachment over the highway, while preserving the tree's overall health and amenity value. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Approved
28 Jul 2026

Approved on 28 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Postcode
PR1 0AH
Received
1 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Howick and Priory
Parish
Penwortham Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
22 Sept 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
28 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 5 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15047884
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