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Permission is politely requested to allow the following works a large London Plane tree:- Height reduction of 1 x large London Plane tree- Thinning of lower branches of 1 x large London Plane treeThe owner of the property (Sallymount) would like the above work completed for reasons of safety for the house. He has become concerned about the amount the tree is now swaying when the winds are high. By reducing the size of the overall canopy somewhat, it will reduce the size of the surface area the winds can press against. He is very fond of the tree but would like the above work completing to reduce the overall size of the tree.

Sallymount Wellfield Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HH

DecidedReference: T/2025/0002/TPOWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to Protected Trees
Received
13 Jan 2025
Validated
13 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

Permission is politely requested to allow the following works a large London Plane tree:- Height reduction of 1 x large London Plane tree- Thinning of lower branches of 1 x large London Plane treeThe owner of the property (Sallymount) would like the above work completed for reasons of safety for the house. He has become concerned about the amount the tree is now swaying when the winds are high. By reducing the size of the overall canopy somewhat, it will reduce the size of the surface area the winds can press against. He is very fond of the tree but would like the above work completing to reduce the overall size of the tree.

Proposal details

Reference
T/2025/0002/TPO
Alternative references
PP-13688869
Ward
Rural South Ward
Agent
Veteran Tree Surgeons

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Sallymount Wellfield Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HH

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Part Refusal/Part Consent (TPO)
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