20 Compstall Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5HH

Pending DC/098688
Council
Date received
1 Apr 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
SK6 5HH

Description

T1 large oak tree, large oak tree in rear garden of property. Proposal to reduce lower lateral canopy by 2.5metres to reduce stress on lower limbs and to reduce canopy overhang over neighbouring buildings. Target prune longest branches by upto 2-3 metres to improve canopy shape. Carry out crown thinning by upto 15%. Removal of dead and crossing branches throughout canopy. Works to be carried out to maintain and prolong tree health in current location. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998. TPO 12E.

Stockport
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#22 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Stockport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #37 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Stockport decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #27 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #62 of 292
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #37 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #74 of 292
93%
Minor dwellings approved
59 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,293
Total decisions
64 refused in 2025