Tree condition variation at St Helens Community Fire Station, St Helens

“Since the original granting of planning permission in June 2022 (ref. P/2021/0263/FUL), works have been undertaken on site. Works were carried out within the Root Protection Areas (RPAs) of 4no. trees labelled T1, T2, T9 and T23, in order to adequately remediate the site; however, the previously approved Arboricultural Method Statement (ref.”

“The applicant wishes to vary the current wording of condition 7of the existing permission, to reflect the updated tree protection measures as contained within the submitted updated Technical Note dated February 2025. The revised condition would read as follows:”

“The application site comprises of a recently completed housing development. The development contains 40 units in a mix of dwellings and apartments with an associated access road and landscaping. The site contains several mature trees around the site boundary.”

“The site fronts onto Parr Stock Road. The area is predominantly residential with a range of house types and ages although they all display a traditional style. The site is adjacent to Parr Stocks Road playing fields and Sankey Brook runs along the west of the site.”

“The Council’s Trees and Woodlands Officer has reviewed the submitted Technical Note including the recommendations therein for the future monitoring of the health of the affected trees. The officer is satisfied with the recommendations set out in the Technical Note and is happy for the existing condition to be varied to reflect the updated tree protection measures in the updated Technical Note.”

“Officers are satisfied that the proposed variation to condition number 7, now condition 4 of this recommendation (arboricultural supervision) is acceptable and will ensure that sufficient protection is in place to secure the long-term health of the existing trees in accordance with Policy LPC10 of the Local Plan. Relevant planning conditions would be re-attached.”

“Trees and Woodlands (22.02.2024) (15.04.2025) (29.04.2025) - No outstanding issues and no objection the application to vary the condition.”

“Planning Committee 24 th June 2025 P/2024/0190/S73 4.1. This application has been advertised with neighbouring notification letters, a site notice and by publication within the St Helens Star newspaper. No letters of representation have been received as a result of the public consultation.”

“The Planning Officer, West presented the application to Members, during which a presentation was screened detailing the following:”

“Grant Planning Permission Subject to the following conditions:”