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Dilaram Burgh Lane Chorley PR7 3NT

Refused Chorley 21/00590/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 3 (Chorley) 1987: T1 Sycamore - 2 metre crown reduction

As published by the council, reference 21/00590/TPO

Application record

Reference
21/00590/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Refused
Decision
Refused
Received
11 May 2021
Validated
18 May 2021
Decided
8 Jul 2021
Ward
Chorley South East And Heath Charnock
Parish
Chorley
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
PR7 3NT

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chorley register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/00735/TPO Granted

    Dilaram Burgh Lane Chorley PR7 3NT

    Application for work to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 3 (Chorley) 1987 T26. Following a detailed assessment of the mature sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), several significant structural and physiological concerns have been identified that materially compromise the tree???s stability and safety. Evidence of substantial root plate heave has been observed, indicating displacement and possible failure within the supporting root system. This condition suggests that the tree has already undergone movement, reducing anchorage and increasing susceptibility to windthrow and whole-tree failure, particularly during periods of high wind loading or storm events. Additionally, soil accumulation above the root flare and buttress roots has been noted. This is a critical defect, as burial of the root flare can promote decay within the buttress roots and lower stem tissues, impairing structural integrity and further weakening the tree???s anchorage over time. The combination of: Root plate heave Evidence of root movement Buried buttress roots and associated decay risk collectively indicates a significantly elevated risk of failure. Given the extent of these defects and the associated hazard potential, particularly in exposed conditions, retention of the tree is not considered viable within acceptable risk tolerances. It is recommended that: The tree be removed to mitigate the risk of structural failure.

    Decided 28 Sep 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 May 2021

    Received by Chorley

  2. 18 May 2021

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 8 Jul 2021

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 24 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Ken Linford Gardencare Ltd Agent, registered in Leyland

Active · incorporated 1995 · Leyland

12 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 91% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

  • DECISION - REFUSE CONSENT FOR TREE WORKS Decision · 08 Jul 2021
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Correspondence · 18 May 2021
  • DILARAM BURGH LANE Site Elevations, Building Plans etc. · 11 May 2021
  • DILARAM BURGH LANE REASONS FOR WORK Planning Application (inc initial correspondence) · 11 May 2021
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Planning Application (inc initial correspondence) · 11 May 2021

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What this refusal means

Chorley refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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