A/26/100594/WTTPO

Status: Granted (22 May 2026)
Application Details
Description

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)

Council

Wigan

Application Type

Work to Trees - TPO

Date Received

10 Mar 2026

Date Validated

10 Mar 2026

Decision Date

22 May 2026

Council Website
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Location
Address

Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2ED

Postcode

WA3 2ED

Coordinates

53.476233141255790, -2.580920782537422

Source: Application Form

Quick Info
UID
A/26/100594/WTTPO
Reference
A/26/100594/WTTPO
Status
Granted
Last Updated
30 May 2026