224 Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2EH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• A/26/101183/WTTPO Granted

  224 Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2EH

  T1 (Sycamore) Fell due to crown decline and very poor vigour. Tree located close to residential properties, footpaths and highways.

  Decided 25 Sep 2026 Trees

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Wigan

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Wigan took a median of 78 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Wigan for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Wigan decided tree works applications in a median of 78 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.

• 224 Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2EH

  A/26/101183/WTTPO Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T1 (Sycamore) Fell due to crown decline and very poor vigour. Tree located close to residential properties, footpaths and highways.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 182 Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2EZ

  A/24/97642/HHRET Submitted 29 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of a 0.9m/1.8m high composite boundary fence (Retrospective Application)

  Refused Householder 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Braithwaite Road Lowton Warrington WA3 2HY

  A/21/91715/HH Submitted 24 May 2021 200 yards away

  To extend dwellinghouse, single storey to rear

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Canterbury Avenue Lowton Warrington WA3 2HA

  A/23/95189/HH Submitted 2 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Two storey side extension with render to ground floor front and rear elevations

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Domestic

• Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2ED

  A/26/101104/WTTPO Submitted 21 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  T9 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Advanced Ash die back located within school grounds posing significant risk. Tree survey completed by independent specialists highlighting requirement. T11 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Advanced Ash die back located within school grounds posing significant risk. Tree survey completed by independent specialists highlighting requirement. T15 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Advanced Ash die back located within school grounds posing significant risk. Tree survey completed by independent specialists highlighting requirement. T16 - Willow - Located in carpark and boundary to neighbouring property, co dominant stem, over mature for the location, highlighted on independent survey. T17 - Willow - Located in carpark and boundary to neighbouring property, co dominant stem, over mature for the location, highlighted on independent survey. T18 - Willow - Willow - Located in carpark and boundary to neighbouring property, co dominant stem, over mature for the location, highlighted on independent survey. T23 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Advanced Ash die back located within school grounds posing significant risk. Tree survey completed by independent specialists highlighting requirement. T24 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Advanced Ash die back located within school grounds posing significant risk. Tree survey completed by independent specialists highlighting requirement. T25 - Willow - Willow - Located in carpark and boundary to neighbouring property, co dominant stem, over mature for the location, highlighted on independent survey. T27 - Sycamore - Remove epicormic growth T30 - Sycamore - Remove epicormic growth

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2ED

  A/26/100594/WTTPO Submitted 10 Mar 2026 400 yards away

  G2 - 2no Willow trees, mature trees with basal fruiting bodies possibly honey fungus, trees nearing end of lifespan, target areas include school buildings, surrounding out buildings and high use areas for children, staff, parents. Request to fell to ground level. T1 - Ash, Low lateral boughs covering children's playground, tree showing moderate signs of ADB. due to the location and potential for failure request is to remove large boughs as preemptive measure to reduce unacceptable risk. 'buffers' will be left so no large wounds are back to the stem, tree can then be monitored and a managed decline can be implemented as and when tree deteriorates. T2 - Ash, Tree located at main school entrance, has moderate signs of ADB and has a significant lean and is co dominant. Due to the location and condition request is to fell. Targets include adjacent road, heavy foot traffic associated with a busy school. (If tree officer prefers monitoring and a managed decline we advised this may be an option to the school)

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• A/26/101183/WTTPO Granted

  224 Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2EH

  T1 (Sycamore) Fell due to crown decline and very poor vigour. Tree located close to residential properties, footpaths and highways.

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees
• A/26/101502/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  Johnsons Farm Kenyon Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 1LQ

  T1 - Lime - Five Acres WA3 1LQ - Tree must be removed to near ground level and stumps treated to inhibit regrowth

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• A/26/101464/TREWRK Awaiting decision

  The Mount 160 Orrell Road Orrell Wigan WN5 8HQ

  G1 Ash Remove. G1 Sycamore Prune Sycamore clear of lamp column by 1.5 metres G2 Turkey Oak Remove hanging branch from over exit to car park G2 Sycamores Fell and remove Sycamore in group. G4 Sycamores Prune clear of building by 1.5 m. Remove suppressed Sycamore at corner of lower car park. Crown lift to 5 m above road to lower car park. G5 Sycamores Fell heavily ivy-covered Sycamore. Crown raise remaining to 5 m over car park.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• A/26/101460/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  35 Astley Hall Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7TX

  T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce by 1 - 1.5 meters - No more than 30% overall. Only removing secondary growth. Tree is leaning heavily over neighboring property. To lighten sail area and reduce wind loading. Sever and remove any ivy obscuring the base of the stem to aid future inspections. T2 - Ash - Fell to ground level. Tree is suffering from ash die back - fell to ground level before further decline makes tree more difficult and costly to work on.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• A/26/101457/WTTPO Awaiting decision

  St John Church Of England Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4SD

  T1 (Ash) - Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres and carry out a 2 metre lateral reduction on North side of crown. T2 (Sycamore) Prune to clear lamppost by 1.5 metres and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres. T3 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres and prune to clear church by 3 metres. T4 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 3 metres and prune lateral branches to provide a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres from buildings. T5 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres, Reduce to clear buildings by 2.5 metres and reduce west side of crown by 2 metres to reduce overhang. T6 (Sycamore) Reduce west side by 2 metres to reduce overhang/encroachment. T7 (Sycamore) Fell due to decay/peeling bark at the base indicating compromised root system. Tree within striking distance of residential property. T8 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees