Planning application
2 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Oak - Fell - growing within 2m of house and close to neighbouring property. Showing signs of the crown thinning showing potential decline. Lifting landscaping. T2 Spruce - reduce back to previous topping height to maintain to appropriate height
As published by the council, reference T/2026/0097/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- T/2026/0097/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 26 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward
- Parish
- Rufford
- Postcode
- L40 1XD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Aug 2026
Received by Sefton
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30 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 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 60 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
29 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted
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See who's behind itDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 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 Sefton 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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1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD
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 3 docs -
1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD
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 3 docs -
1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD
T1 Oak - Crown Raise 4-5m. Tip prune branches growing towards building.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD
T1 Oak - Crown Raise 4-5m. Tip prune branches growing towards building.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
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5 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD
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
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