Planning application
26/00563/TCON
Fisher House Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SL
Proposal
Notification of proposed works to trees within Rivington Conservation Area -T2 - Beech- Propose lateral reduction of overhanging branches by up to 2.5 metres, back to appropriate growth points to clear the house (a listed building), as the shedding and shade is causing mildew to develop on the render, and the falling branches are over a pathway and dangerous; this work was previously undertaken with permission in April 2023 and we would like to repeat it (ref. 23/00200/TCON). T5 - Laburnum - Propose to remove 2 of 8 established stems to improve ambient natural light to the front garden. T6 - Tulip Tree - Propose minimal lateral reduction of overextended lower branches by up to 2 metres to reduce the weight of overextended limbs and prevent wind-throw or branch failure over the front garden. Photograph attached to illustrate.
As published by the council, reference 26/00563/TCON
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by Chorley
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8 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Chorley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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22/01297/DIS Decided
Fisher House Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SL
Application to discharge conditions nos. 4 (written scheme of investigation) and 5 (details of internal works) of listed building consent ref: 22/00602/LBC (Application for listed building consent for a single storey side extension (following demolition of existing single storey extension), replacement of existing windows, upgrades to existing windows and doors, and internal and external repair/refurbishment works and alterations)
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22/01301/DIS Decided
Fisher House Rivington Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SL
Application to discharge conditions nos. 5 (details of internal works), 7 (written scheme of investigation) and 9 (bat protection) of planning permission ref: 22/00601/FULHH (Single storey side extension (following demolition of existing single storey side extension), window and elevational alterations)
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26/00405/TPO Split decision
Rivington Village Club Horrobin Lane Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE
Application for works to protected trees -Chorley BC TPO 18 (Rivington) 1991 A1; Beech (T11) fell surpressed specimine in extensive decline Beech (T4) fell due to distance to retaining wall Ash (T3) fell due to early ash die back Sycamore (T2) fell due to weak union and signs of decay
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