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T1 red: Mature Silver Birch Long lower branch overhangs neighbours garden, negatively affecting the growth of surrounding trees including Oak and Damson. Branch could drop and damage property. Lower branch reduced so it does not interfere with neighbouring tree, slight reduction on the other side to avoid destabilising the tree. T2: Mature silver birch with Ivy. Reduce branches interfering with oak and nearby fruit trees. Light reduction. T3 mature oak. Branches overhanging the property line, neighbours complain about falling branches and acorns damaging patio. Lightly reduce branches overhanging property line.

The Birches 30C Firswood Road Lathom Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8UP

DecidedReference: T/2025/0146/TPOWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1 red: Mature Silver Birch Long lower branch overhangs neighbours garden, negatively affecting the growth of surrounding trees including Oak and Damson. Branch could drop and damage property. Lower branch reduced so it does not interfere with neighbouring tree, slight reduction on the other side to avoid destabilising the tree. T2: Mature silver birch with Ivy. Reduce branches interfering with oak and nearby fruit trees. Light reduction. T3 mature oak. Branches overhanging the property line, neighbours complain about falling branches and acorns damaging patio. Lightly reduce branches overhanging property line.

Proposal details

Reference
T/2025/0146/TPO
Alternative references
PP-14493232
Ward
Rural South Ward
Parish
Lathom South

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The Birches 30C Firswood Road Lathom Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8UP

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Application form - without personal dataApplication Form · PDF17 Nov 2025View
Sketch planSketch Plan17 Nov 2025View

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