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A/26/101064/WTTPO

Stonehouse Farm Lower New Row Worsley Manchester M28 1BJ

Granted Wigan Work to Trees - TPO

Proposal

T131 OAK - Fell to ground level. The oak appears to be in severe decline. It has extensive deadwood throughout the canopy, significant crown dieback, and very limited healthy foliage. There are indications that its physiological condition is poor and its long-term viability may be compromised. Tree was surveyed in 2024 by TEP , findings attached .

As published by the council, reference A/26/101064/WTTPO

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jun 2026

    Received by Wigan

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 22 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Approved with Conditions

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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.

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