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T1Mature Beech tree showing signs of severe deterioration. Evidence includes shedding of very large limbs, sparse crown, discolouration of sapwood and fruiting bodies around root plate area. Tree is within failing distance of high use road leading to dwelling with the potential for serious injury from further fails. Request to reduce tree to an appropriate stem that can remain in situ for habitat whilst being de-limbed removing the risk of limb failure or tree falling into high use areas.

Fairhurst Hall Chorley Road Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AN

DecidedReference: T/2024/0152/TPOWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to Protected Trees
Received
20 Nov 2024
Validated
22 Nov 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

T1Mature Beech tree showing signs of severe deterioration. Evidence includes shedding of very large limbs, sparse crown, discolouration of sapwood and fruiting bodies around root plate area. Tree is within failing distance of high use road leading to dwelling with the potential for serious injury from further fails. Request to reduce tree to an appropriate stem that can remain in situ for habitat whilst being de-limbed removing the risk of limb failure or tree falling into high use areas.

Proposal details

Reference
T/2024/0152/TPO
Alternative references
PP-13577429
Ward
Rural North East Ward
Parish
Hilldale
Agent
Kenyon Cutters

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Fairhurst Hall Chorley Road Hilldale Wigan Lancashire WN8 7AN

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