PlotbeaconWigan Metropolitan Borough Council • A/26/101457/WTTPO
Six trees trimmed around St John Church
St John Church Of England Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4SD
Six trees would be trimmed around St John Church and a nearby lamp post.
The trees would be lifted and trimmed away from the church, buildings and lamp post.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- In progress
- Type
- tree
- Received
- 2 Sep 2026
Summary
The owner wants to trim six trees around St John Church. Lower branches would be removed, and some sides would be cut back. The work would clear the church, nearby buildings and a lamp post.
The trees would give more space above the ground and beside buildings. Their shape and size would change. The details do not mention changes to parking, traffic, light or noise.
The council will decide after the comment period. The supplied details do not say the work is already built or approved.
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
T1 (Ash) - Crown raise to clear ground by 5.2 metres and carry out a 2 metre lateral reduction on North side of crown.T2 (Sycamore) Prune to clear lamppost by 1.5 metres and crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres.T3 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres and prune to clear church by 3 metres.T4 (Sycamore) Crown raise to clear ground by 3 metres and prune lateral branches to provide a minimum clearance of 2.5 metres from buildings.T5 (Ash) Crown raise to clear ground by 4 metres, Reduce to clear buildings by 2.5 metres and reduce west side of crown by 2 metres to reduce overhang.T6 (Sycamore) Reduce west side by 2 metres to reduce overhang/encroachment.