PlotbeaconManchester City Council • 145445/TCA/2026
Trees to be trimmed at Rectory Cottage
Rectory Cottage Ford Lane Manchester M22 4NQ
Three trees would be trimmed and one dead tree removed at Rectory Cottage.
The work may change views and bring short-term noise near Rectory Cottage.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- Consultation closed · awaiting decision
- Type
- conservation_area
- Consultation closed
- 9 Apr 2026
Summary
The owner wants to trim two sycamore trees and one holly tree at Rectory Cottage. A dead tree would also be removed, and ivy would be taken from a trunk.
The trees would be shortened by up to about two or three metres. Neighbours may notice changed tree shapes and some short-term work noise.
The council will decide after the comment period. The supplied details do not say that work has started.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
Works to trees: Proposed crown reduction (by up to 2.5m) to 2no. sycamore trees and 1no. Holly tree along with removing ivy from main trunk and removal of dead tree.Nick Bailey Tree Surgeons has been consulted and will carry out the works.
What you can do
You can submit comments on this application through Manchester City Council's planning portal using reference 145445/TCA/2026. Comments must relate to planning matters — such as the impact on the conservation area, the setting of the listed building, or the amenity value of the trees. Personal opinions about the applicant cannot be taken into account.