Planning application
The Coach House Chorley Road Withnell Chorley PR6 8BG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 11 (Withnell) 1998 A1; fell pine due to movement in root plate.
As published by the council, reference 26/00745/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00745/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 21 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Chorley North East
- Parish
- Withnell
- Postcode
- PR6 8BG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2026
Received by Chorley
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1 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Chorley took a median of 74 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Preston
6 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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See who's behind itDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat 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.
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Other trees applications
In Chorley
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26/00773/TPO Awaiting decision
Land West Of Plymouth Cottages Butterworth Brow Chorley PR7 3QL
Application for works to protected trees - Chorley BC TPO 7 (Chorley) 1999; 57 Sycamore, 6 Hawthorn, 3 Oak, 12 Ash (as per council website) No works within the TPO area will happened. It is just to communicate we will work outside the TPO area. Works are isntalling a new 280mm PE connected to existing water fittings already in the carriageway in Coppull Road as per the sketch. If any concern, we could hand dig around this set up connection (where the existing wash out is), please confirm.
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26/00767/TCON Awaiting decision
Withnell Fold Sports Club Withnell Fold Withnell Chorley PR6 8BA
Notification of proposed works to trees within Withnell Conservation Area. The works would aim to reduce the stem to a safe height. This would be dependent on the extent of the decay but it would be a maximum height of 10m.
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26/00753/TPO Awaiting decision
19 Chancery Fields Euxton Chorley PR7 1DG
Application for work to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 5 (Euxton) 2013; Consent is sought for the removal of the mature ash tree located within the rear garden of the property, together with stump treatment or stump removal as appropriate. The tree subject to this application is identified on the Tree Preservation Order schedule and associated plans as an oak tree. However, the tree is clearly an ash tree. This discrepancy is noted as it may indicate an error in the original identification of the protected tree. The tree occupies a prominent position within the garden and is situated in close proximity to residential properties, including both the applicant's property and neighbouring dwellings. The ash tree is exhibiting multiple signs of significant decline, disease and structural weakness. Extensive fungal growth around the base of the trunk and along the root system. Visible splitting and cracking within the stem and major structural sections of the tree. Evidence of decay affecting the lower trunk and root area. A pronounced lean and asymmetrical growth habit, resulting in a heavily weighted crown. General indications of poor health and declining condition. The presence of fungal fruiting bodies, together with visible structural defects, suggests that deterioration is affecting the tree's stability and structural integrity. The tree has recently been inspected by a professional tree surgeon who advised that the tree is diseased, structurally compromised and potentially dangerous. The recommendation was that the tree should be removed due to the risk of failure.
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26/00749/TPO Awaiting decision
57 Austin Drive Chorley PR7 3DF
Application for works to a protected tree - Chorley BC TPO 4 (Chorley) 2009 G9; We have a tree that is overhanging our shed and have now grown to the point where one is growning over our neighbours garage and is resting upon out. We would request to cut back the limbs that are growing over the shed and the neighbours garage to ensure that they dont cause damage to either roof.
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26/00735/TPO Awaiting decision
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.