Planning application
26/0458/TPO
1 Struntley Bank Colne Road Kelbrook Lancashire BB18 6TE
Proposal
G1 - Group comprising 3 no. Small Ash and 1 no. Large Ash - Remove Reason: All ash trees within the group are exhibiting severe symptoms of Ash Dieback and are in irreversible decline. Removal has been approved on arboricultural grounds. T1 - Elm - Remove Reason: The elm tree is dead and its removal has been approved. T2 - Elm - Remove lower branches Reason: The removal of the lower branches has been approved to reduce suppression of an adjacent small field maple, allowing improved light penetration and growing conditions while retaining the elm
As published by the council, reference 26/0458/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Received by Pendle
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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22 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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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