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Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 9 (Chorley) 1995; Oak x2 Proposed Works: Remove epicormic growth from ground level up to the main crown break (approximately 8m).Undertake a specified lateral crown reduction of up to 2m on branches towards the property, to clear the boundary line. Reason for Works: Routine maintenance to clear low-level epicormic clutter around the main stems, and a localized lateral reduction to alleviate branch encroachment and maintain clear clearance over the boundary line without compromising the overall physiological health or structural integrity of the trees.Silver Birch (Betula pendula)Proposed Works: Remove 2x specified overextended lateral branches growing toward the property at 37 Bowers.Reason for Works: Target-specific pruning to mitigate the risk of branch failure from overextended weight and to prevent structural encroachment and direct conflict with the adjacent residential building at 37 Bowers.

37 The Bowers Chorley PR7 3LA

GrantedReference: 26/00575/TPOChorley Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Granted
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
21 Oct 2026
Local authority
Chorley Borough Council

Application overview

Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 9 (Chorley) 1995; Oak x2 Proposed Works: Remove epicormic growth from ground level up to the main crown break (approximately 8m).Undertake a specified lateral crown reduction of up to 2m on branches towards the property, to clear the boundary line. Reason for Works: Routine maintenance to clear low-level epicormic clutter around the main stems, and a localized lateral reduction to alleviate branch encroachment and maintain clear clearance over the boundary line without compromising the overall physiological health or structural integrity of the trees.Silver Birch (Betula pendula)Proposed Works: Remove 2x specified overextended lateral branches growing toward the property at 37 Bowers.Reason for Works: Target-specific pruning to mitigate the risk of branch failure from overextended weight and to prevent structural encroachment and direct conflict with the adjacent residential building at 37 Bowers.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00575/TPO
Alternative references
PP-15048534
Ward
Chorley South East And Heath Charnock
Parish
Chorley
Agent
Cornthwaite Tree Care

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37 The Bowers Chorley PR7 3LA

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DocumentPublishedAction
DECISION - CONSENT FOR TREE WORKS TPODecision · PDF1 Oct 2026View
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTERCorrespondence · PDF26 Aug 2026View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDPlanning Application (inc initial correspondence) · PDF30 Jun 2026View
37 THE BOWERS TPO MAPSite Elevations, Building Plans etc.30 Jun 2026View
REASONS FOR WORK STATEMENTPlanning Application (inc initial correspondence)30 Jun 2026View

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Consent for Tree Works
DECISION - CONSENT FOR TREE WORKS TPO
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