07/2026/00053/TPO

Status: Refused (26 Feb 2026)
Application Details
Description

sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)One mature sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus) located to the front/side boundary of the property, adjacent to the existing hedge and driveway.Approximate characteristics: mature height and spread, multi-stem branching, leafless at time of inspection (winter).Dense mixed boundary hedging located beneath and around the tree, forming the front garden boundary.Proposed works (full specification)Fell and remove one mature sycamore tree to ground level.Grind out the stump to below ground level to allow for hardstanding construction.Remove all arisings, including timber, branches, roots, and debris, from site.Remove existing boundary hedges along the front/side boundary adjacent to the driveway.Extend the existing driveway into the area currently occupied by the tree and hedging to create additional off-street parking.Works to be carried out using standard arboricultural methods by a competent contractor, ensuring no damage to adjacent properties, footpaths, or services.Reason for worksTo allow the extension of the existing driveway to improve safe off-street parking and vehicle access. The tree and hedging currently restrict the usable width of the driveway.

Council

South Ribble

Application Type

Tree Preservation Order Works

Date Received

28 Jan 2026

Date Validated

22 Feb 2026

Decision Date

26 Feb 2026

Location
Address

33 Alder Close Moss Side Leyland Lancashire PR26 7TT

Postcode

PR26 7TT

Coordinates

53.687249700000000, -2.730744000000000

Source: Application UPRN

Quick Info
UID
07/2026/00053/TPO
Reference
07/2026/00053/TPO
Status
Refused
Last Updated
26 May 2026