A/25/099944/WTTPO unknown Last updated 30/10/2025, 12:11

Application for various tree works including crown lifting, aerial inspection, and felling of trees with advanced Ash Die Back, severe bark shedding, and large basal cavities at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School. Replanting is not deemed necessary due to existing saplings and previous planting failures.

Work to Trees - TPO

Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF

Full Proposal

T2 - Cherry. The tree has low branches over the drive and adjacent road// Works: Crown lift to 5.5m and balance crown. T5 - Beech. There is a large cavity on the main stem with large limb growing close by// Works Aerial inspection. T30 - Ash. This tree has advanced Ash Die Back (ADB) and is close to access gate and playing fields// Works: Fell. T35 - Dead Stump. This is now very decayed and close to a fence// Works: Fell. T58 - Sycamore. This tree has severe bark shedding and appeared to have 'boot laces' where exposed. The tree is close to Third party properties and is deemed unsafe// Works: Fell T59 - Sycamore. This tree has severe bark shedding and appeared to have 'boot laces' where exposed. The tree is close to Third party properties and is deemed unsafe// Works: Fell T120 - Ash. This tree has ADB and is very large limbs have already been shed// Works: Fell/dismantle to protect other trees from damage. T121 - Ash. This tree has ADB and is very large limbs have already been shed// Works: Fell/dismantle to protect other trees from damage. T136 - Norway Maple. This tree has a large basal cavity// Works: Fell/dismantle to protect other trees from damage. T146 - Sycamore. This tree has a large basal cavity// Works: Fell/dismantle to protect other trees from damage. T147 - Sycamore. This tree has a large basal cavity// Works: Fell/dismantle to protect other trees from damage. Replanting is not deemed necessary as the tree has young self-set saplings and previous plantings have failed due to drought and dense canopy cover.