73 Westhaven Crescent Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5BN Data via plota.co.uk

T/2026/0087/TCA - Works to Trees in Conservation Area Registered

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Crown clean to remove significant deadwood throughout, sever Ivy at base and remove 300mm band, crown reduction of up to 20% (1.5-2m) to suitable growth points, crown raise to 4.5m. T2 - Sycamore - Same as T1. T3 - Sycamore - Same as T1. REASON: Trees are heavily constrained by Ivy from base to crown preventing inspection and adding wind loading. Moderate deadwood present including hanging branches. Works are good arboricultural management to BS3998:2010, to improve safety, light, and tree health. No felling proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
22 Oct 2026
✓
Validated
23 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 21 Nov 2026 and 9 Dec 2026, from West Lancashire's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Ormskirk built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 24 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area111 m² (1,195 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (53 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 6 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
L39 5BN
Received
22 Oct 2026
Validated
23 Oct 2026
Ward
Aughton & Holborn Ward
Parish
Aughton
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Work to Trees TCA
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 5 of the 56-day target. West Lancashire usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 37.

Day 551 days to the 56-day target
75%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
187decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by West Lancashire in the last twelve months, from validation. West Lancashire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 24 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15317323
Planning Portal ref
PP-15317323
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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.