5 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Sefton

2. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Sefton took a median of 62 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Sefton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sefton decided tree works applications in a median of 41 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 5 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2026/0065/TCA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  T1 willow fell outgrown position in garden T2 oak crown lift secondary branches to clear ground by 4m for clearance T3 spruce prune back to boundary to stop encroachment

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 3 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2020/0038/TPO Submitted 18 May 2020 50 yards away

  T1 Oak Crown Lift to 5m removing secondary branches only. Crown reduce sides of tree only by 1.5-2m to reduce encroachment. Remove deADWOOD/ FROM tree. To reduce encroachment T2 Oak Crown Lift by removing lower limb to a growth point approximately 2m from the trunk of tree to reduce encroachment

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 3 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2020/0038/TPO Submitted 18 May 2020 50 yards away

  T1 Oak Crown Lift to 5m removing secondary branches only. Crown reduce sides of tree only by 1.5-2m to reduce encroachment. Remove deADWOOD/ FROM tree. To reduce encroachment T2 Oak Crown Lift by removing lower limb to a growth point approximately 2m from the trunk of tree to reduce encroachment

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2019/0123/TPO Submitted 4 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  T1 Oak - Remove lower lateral limb overhanging the road. Prune lower branches away from the garage. T2 Birch - Prune lower branches away from the garage.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2019/0123/TPO Submitted 4 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  T1 Oak - Remove lower lateral limb overhanging the road. Prune lower branches away from the garage. T2 Birch - Prune lower branches away from the garage.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2019/0102/TPO Submitted 30 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  T1 Oak - Crown Raise 4-5m. Tip prune branches growing towards building.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• T/2026/0075/TCA Awaiting decision

  Old Orchard House 70 Granville Park West Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5HS

  Remove hedge to rear of property - mixed species of Laurel, Conifers and another unidentified dead species.

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0066/TCA Granted

  19 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UL

  T1 Willow tree to be removed from rear garden.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0106/TPO Awaiting decision

  31 Church Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 6SB

  See plan and summary of works:- T1 - Beech - Fell as showing major decline. T2 - Sycamore - Prune away from property. T3 - Sycamore - Crown raise to 5m away from property. G1 - Beech & Sycamore - Crown raise over drive.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0074/TCA Awaiting decision

  Cobb Cottage 10 Mill Lane Parbold Wigan Lancashire WN8 7NW

  6 weeks section 211 Notice for tree works in Mill Lane Conservation Area - Cherry - Crown lift and Crown reduction.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0105/TPO Awaiting decision

  29 Swanpool Lane Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AY

  T1 - acer pseudoplatanus - crown reduce 2m all round, crown raise 5m over high way, remove epicormic growth, dead wood and crown clean. T2 - acer pseudoplatanus - crown reduce 2m all round (weight reduction due to failed limb), crown raise 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth, deadwood and crown clean.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees