PlotbeaconWigan Metropolitan Borough Council • A/26/101689/WTTPO
Two sycamores reviewed at Atherton Road
390 Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan WN2 4QD
Two damaged sycamore trees at Atherton Road may be cut down.
Neighbours may lose two trees and see more open space near the garden.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- In progress
- Type
- tree
- Received
- 20 Oct 2026
Summary
The owner is asking about two sycamore trees at 390 Atherton Road. One has decay near its base. The other has a large hollow and internal decay.
The trees may be cut down after further checks. If removed, neighbours may notice less tree cover and more open space. No changes to homes, roads, parking or traffic are described.
The council will decide after the comment period. The application does not say that either tree has been cut down.
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
2 sycamore trees The first Sycamore tree has fungal fruiting bodies at the base of the stem, alongside an included union at the baseThese features raise concerns regarding the potential for internal decay and the structural integrity of the lower stem.Tree 2The second sycamore has a substantial cavity approximately 600mm above ground level, with a considerable amount of internal decay visible within the affected area. i have concerns regarding the remaining sound wood and the trees structural integrity.Having considered the defects observed in both trees i believe further investigation and appropriate remedial action are warranted and the removal may be the most appropriate long term management option subject to my findings