5 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by West Lancashire

2. 27 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.

   West Lancashire took a median of 80 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with West Lancashire 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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 2 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2026/0097/TPO Submitted 26 Aug 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  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 previou...

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 3 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2020/0038/TPO Submitted 18 May 2020 18m 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 2 docs

• 3 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2020/0038/TPO Submitted 18 May 2020 18m 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 2 docs

• 1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2019/0123/TPO Submitted 4 Dec 2019 23m 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 3 docs

• 1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2019/0123/TPO Submitted 4 Dec 2019 23m 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 3 docs

• 1 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  T/2019/0102/TPO Submitted 30 Oct 2019 23m away

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

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• T/2026/0067/TCA Awaiting decision

  11 Granville Park Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5DS

  Tree to be felled as causing damage to hedgerow and exposing view/security to property.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0098/TPO Awaiting decision

  220A Prescot Road Aughton Ormskirk Lancashire L39 5AQ

  T1 (Sycamore) Crown reduce by 2 metres and crown raise to clear ground by 3.5 metres. Pruning works recommended to control crown size, reduce wind leverage and increase amenity value. T2 (Ash) Fell...

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0066/TCA Awaiting decision

  19 The Paddock Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UL

  T1 Willow tree to be removed from rear garden.

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0097/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Longshaw Close Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1XD

  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 previou...

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• T/2026/0051/TCA Granted

  Lancashire Sun Society Hazel Grove Sandy Lane Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SX

  M1 - Oak & M2 - Oak - Removal and felling.

  14 Jul 2026 Trees