The Oaks 23 Hill Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9XH Data via plota.co.uk

07/2026/00481/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Works Approved

Proposal

T1 Mature Purple Beech: Reduce the crown by approximately 3-4 metres or to nearest growing point in accordance with the specification and annotated photographs contained within the attached Arboricultural Report. Works to include reduction of the upper crown and selected lateral limbs to create a balanced crown form, reducing end-weight and wind loading while retaining the tree's natural shape and amenity value. T2 Sycamore: Fell to ground level due to advanced physiological decline and poor long-term retention potential. T3 Sycamore: Fell to ground level. Tree is dead and presents an unacceptable risk of failure. T4 Sycamore: Fell to ground level. Tree is dead and presents an unacceptable risk of failure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Approved
15 Jul 2026

Approved on 15 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order Works
Postcode
PR1 9XH
Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Broad Oak
Parish
Penwortham Town Council
Target decision
8 Sept 2026
Decision
Tree Works approved
Decision date
15 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lancashire Tree Services Ltd

Public comments

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Last counted 1 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15048439
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
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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