Wigan Council • A/26/100594/WTTPO
Diseased trees at Lowton West Primary School proposed for felling
Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane Lowton Warrington WA3 2ED
The school has applied to fell three trees and prune a fourth, all showing signs of disease or structural failure risk in areas used daily by children.
- Status
- pending
- Type
- tree
- Received
- 2026-03-10
Summary
The school is applying to fell three trees and prune a fourth. Two mature willow trees, which may have honey fungus, could be felled to ground level. One ash tree whose branches hang over the children's playground may have large limbs removed as a precaution against failure. A second ash tree at the main school entrance, which leans noticeably and shows moderate signs of Ash Dieback disease, is also proposed for felling. The site is Lowton West Primary School itself. All four trees sit within or immediately beside the school grounds, in areas used by children, staff, and parents every day. The Church of St. Luke, a Grade II listed building, stands about a minute's walk away. The application presents the works as a safety measure. The applicant has identified school buildings, outbuildings, the playground, and the busy main entrance as areas where a tree failure could cause harm.
What you can do
You can comment on this application using reference A/26/100594/WTTPO through Warrington Borough Council's planning portal. The council can consider impacts on the protected trees, the setting of the nearby listed church, and any heritage concerns. A heritage statement appears to be missing from the submitted documents, which the council may request before determining the application.