8 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Registered
T/2026/0024/TCA
Description
Proposed removal of red oak tree next to main road and boundary of neighbouring property, as it is interfering with enjoyment of neighbours property and tree roots casuing damage to road.
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Historical activity at this location
37 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
One small ( 4m ) Turkey Oak in orchard. Casting shade over Apple trees.
2023
Approved
One small ( 4m ) Turkey Oak in orchard. Casting shade over Apple trees.
2023
Approved
T1- Birch tree- lower left most prong to ground level.
2023
Approved
T1- Birch tree- lower left most prong to ground level.
2022
Approved
Ash tree in rear garden. Big and overhanging next doors' garden. To remove the protruding…
2022
Approved
Ash tree in rear garden. Big and overhanging next doors' garden. To remove the protruding…
2020
Approved
Removal of Sycamore tree
2020
Approved
Removal of Sycamore tree
2020
Approved
Tree works
2020
Approved
Tree works
2019
Approved
T1 Lodgepole Pine - Remove T2 Hawthorn and Elderberry - Remove
2019
Approved
T1 Lodgepole Pine - Remove T2 Hawthorn and Elderberry - Remove
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Installation of gated access and driveway alterations
2025
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Installation of gated access and driveway alterations
2025
Approved
14 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
See attached map for location of trees At the request of the residents at no.14 and no.18…
2025
Approved
14 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
See attached map for location of trees At the request of the residents at no.14 and no.18…
2025
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
2025
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
2025
Withdrawn
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
2025
Withdrawn
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1- oak - 2-3 metre crown reduction and 10% crown thin
2024
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Dormer loft conversion and additional velux's to front elevation.
2024
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Dormer loft conversion and additional velux's to front elevation.
2023
Approved
16 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Beech (T1, T2) x 2 - Prune back to previous pruning points, 2-3m reduction. (Trees at Num…
2023
Approved
16 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Beech (T1, T2) x 2 - Prune back to previous pruning points, 2-3m reduction. (Trees at Num…
2020
Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
25% crown reduction on one Flowering Cherry Tree at the rear of the property, the tree is…
2020
Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
25% crown reduction on one Flowering Cherry Tree at the rear of the property, the tree is…
2020
Approved
28 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Damson - Fell
2020
Approved
28 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Damson - Fell
2018
Approved
18 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
T1 Conifer - reduce height by a third to allow light in the property. T2 Cherry - crown r…
2018
Approved
18 Hesketh Green Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UN
T1 Conifer - reduce height by a third to allow light in the property. T2 Cherry - crown r…
2018
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Oak - Crown raise on left side of tree the 4 lowest branches, plus 15% thin of the rem…
2018
Approved
24 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
T1 Oak - Crown raise on left side of tree the 4 lowest branches, plus 15% thin of the rem…
2017
Approved
14 Roseacre Gardens Rufford Lancashire L40 1AA
Proposed addition of a garden room to rear of Plot 7 at existing approved residential dev…
2017
Approved
Land At The Junction With Sluice Lane New Road Rufford Lancashire
Proposed addition of a garden room to rear of Plot 2 at existing approved residential dev…
2017
Approved
Land At The Junction With Sluice Lane New Road Rufford Lancashire
Proposed addition of a garden room to rear of Plot 2 at existing approved residential dev…
2016
Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
Erection of single storey lounge bay window extension after demolition of single storey l…
2016
Approved
20 New Road Rufford Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1SR
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West Lancashire
Planning Authority Score
1.4/10
Poor
#284 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions
West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #250 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
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West Lancashire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #246 of 292
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #250 of 292
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #262 of 292
76%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
63%
Change of use approved
30 decided
578
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025