St James Church Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HG

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Received by Sefton

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 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.

• St James Church Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HG

  T/2023/0010/TPO Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  G1- limes- remove/reduce epicormic growth from base of trees to allow for inspection and reduce encroachment into grave plots.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 1 Wellfield Cottages Wellfield Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HH

  2021/0895/FUL Submitted 1 Jul 2021 350 yards away

  proposed erection of concrete sectional garage on to slab with entrance gate opening into Vicarage Lane

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 28 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  2023/0007/FUL Submitted 6 Jan 2023 400 yards away

  First floor extension and pitched roof over garage, new bays to front windows, replacement symmetrical porch, internal alterations, and re-render of all elevations

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  2023/0007/FUL Submitted 6 Jan 2023 400 yards away

  First floor extension and pitched roof over garage, new bays to front windows, replacement symmetrical porch, internal alterations, and re-render of all elevations

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Newsham Wellfield Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HH

  2026/0391/FUL Submitted 8 May 2026 400 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Proposed erection of 1no. self-build dwelling and all associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 29 docs
  Domestic

• 22 Vicarage Lane Westhead Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6HQ

  T/2026/0061/TPO Submitted 11 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  T1 cedar fell. Adds little amenty Value as has been heavily suppressed to the west by other surrounding trees namely 2 Italian alders subject to a TPO. We wish to not replant to allow alders more room to grow after the ivy has been severed/removed.Tree has also been topped historically now.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 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