Planning application
6 Normanhurst Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of the 2 lowest branches on the Sycamore tree that overhang over no 4 Normanhurt's property. G6-1 on plan. Reason : to reduce shade and improve light amenity for properties No4 and No6 Normanhurst.
As published by the council, reference T/2026/0099/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- T/2026/0099/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 4 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Ormskirk East Ward
- Postcode
- L39 4UZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Sefton register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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T/2023/0031/TPO Granted
6 Normanhurst Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UZ
T1- Silver birch- reduce T2- Sycamore- thin T3- Tulip tree- Crown raise to 5m and 15% thin T4- Norway maple- Crown raise to 4m and 20% thin
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Sep 2026
Received by Sefton
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12 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 30 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.
Documents
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
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.
About tree works applications
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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1 Normanhurst Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UZ
96% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec
T1 Sycamore Fell . Tree has a major cavity close to base and poses a risk of failure due condition and the weight of timber above T2 Lime crown lift to clear building 2-3 metres . Deadwood T3 Atlan...
Awaiting decision Trees -
6 Normanhurst Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UZ
T1- Silver birch- reduce T2- Sycamore- thin T3- Tulip tree- Crown raise to 5m and 15% thin T4- Norway maple- Crown raise to 4m and 20% thin
Granted Trees 1 doc -
6 Normanhurst Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UZ
T1- Silver birch- reduce T2- Sycamore- thin T3- Tulip tree- Crown raise to 5m and 15% thin T4- Norway maple- Crown raise to 4m and 20% thin
Granted Trees 1 doc -
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3 Normanhurst Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4UZ
T1 Beech - Bleeds on main stem. Crown raise 5.2m. Reduce back from property 2-3m. Crown clean - health check. TCA Notice: T2 Fir - Fell T3 G.Willow - Crown raise 5.2m T4 Rowan - Root canker - Remove if required.
Granted Trees 1 doc
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