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The tree is a weeping willow located approximately 10m away from 3 homes. The current age is approximately 15 years old and has significantly increased in size within the last year. Currently the tree stands at (approximately) 12-15m.I have ascertained advice and a quotation from a registered and insured tree company, whom recommended to reduce the crown of the tree by approximately 50%.The nature of this tree is detrimental to our home and neighbours with the tree creating a likelihood of foundation issues and subsidence due to the amount of water required and root span.It?s a beautiful tree and I would not request such action if the species of tree was not so problematic. It should not have been planted originally in my opinion.I hope this is a satisfactory reason my requested actions.

The Meadow Hillock Lane Scarisbrick Ormskirk Lancashire L40 9QA

DecidedReference: T/2025/0039/TCAWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Received
18 Jun 2025
Validated
19 Jun 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

The tree is a weeping willow located approximately 10m away from 3 homes. The current age is approximately 15 years old and has significantly increased in size within the last year. Currently the tree stands at (approximately) 12-15m.I have ascertained advice and a quotation from a registered and insured tree company, whom recommended to reduce the crown of the tree by approximately 50%.The nature of this tree is detrimental to our home and neighbours with the tree creating a likelihood of foundation issues and subsidence due to the amount of water required and root span.It?s a beautiful tree and I would not request such action if the species of tree was not so problematic. It should not have been planted originally in my opinion.I hope this is a satisfactory reason my requested actions.

Proposal details

Reference
T/2025/0039/TCA
Alternative references
PP-14107186
Ward
Rural West Ward
Parish
Scarisbrick

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Tca grant consent for worksDecision Notice · PDF9 Jul 2025View
Sketch planSketch Plan18 Jun 2025View

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