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The tree is a Beech tree situated directly in front of our property, as shown and marked on the attached images.It is my intention to prune back the branches that are directly overhanging my property, as well as those overhanging my neighbour?s property. I have marked these branches on the uploaded images to the best of my ability.The marked branches are now in contact with the roof and front structure of the property. The overhanging branches have grown significantly over the past few years and are now causing concern, including a dispute with the neighbouring property.We are increasingly concerned that, as time passes, the risk of damage to both properties is increasing. The proposed pruning works are intended to reduce this risk while ensuring that the tree is managed appropriately and in accordance with the requirements of the Tree Preservation Order.

14A Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AB

DecidedReference: T/2026/0047/TPOWest Lancashire Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Works to Protected Trees
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lancashire Borough Council

Application overview

The tree is a Beech tree situated directly in front of our property, as shown and marked on the attached images.It is my intention to prune back the branches that are directly overhanging my property, as well as those overhanging my neighbour?s property. I have marked these branches on the uploaded images to the best of my ability.The marked branches are now in contact with the roof and front structure of the property. The overhanging branches have grown significantly over the past few years and are now causing concern, including a dispute with the neighbouring property.We are increasingly concerned that, as time passes, the risk of damage to both properties is increasing. The proposed pruning works are intended to reduce this risk while ensuring that the tree is managed appropriately and in accordance with the requirements of the Tree Preservation Order.

Proposal details

Reference
T/2026/0047/TPO
Alternative references
PP-14935868
Ward
Tarleton Village Ward
Parish
Hesketh-with-Becconsall

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14A Moss Lane Hesketh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6AB

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Application form - without personal dataApplication Form · PDF14 May 2026View
Photographs and photomontagesPhotographs14 May 2026View
Sketch planSketch Plan14 May 2026View
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Photographs and photomontagesPhotographs14 May 2026View
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