Tree policy and trees to be removed

Listed below are trees within the St Helens borough that are to be removed. Trees are only removed for specific reasons laid down in the council's tree policy. 

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Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 02/12/24

Location: Scafell Road

Number of Trees / Type:  2 x Ash 11-14m

Reason for removal: Ash dieback

Estimated removal: 196 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Ecclesfield Road Open Space

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Norway maple - acer platanoides

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 80 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Ecclesfield Road Open Space

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash - fraxinus excelsior

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 90 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Eccleston Dam Top Paddock

Number of Trees / Type:  3 x Ash - fraxinus excelsior

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 190 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Eccleston Top Dam Paddock

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sycamore - acer pseudoplatanus

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 120 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Eccleston Branch Line

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash - fraxinus excelsior

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 90 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  3 x Beech - fagus sylvatica

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 180 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  2 x Field maple - acer campestre

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 120 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  6 x White poplar - populus alba

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 120 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Hawthorn - crataegus monogyna

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 60 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  16 x Sycamore - acer pseudoplatanus

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 90 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  2 x False acacia - robinia pseudoacacia

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 60 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Horsechestnut - aesculius hippocastanum

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 90 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  5 x Oak - quercus robur

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 128 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  4 x Birch - betula pendula

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 60 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  23 x Ash - fraxinus excelsior

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 120 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  20 x Crack Willow - salix fragilis

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 90 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  11 x Goat willow - salix caprea

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 180 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/11/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  5 x Alder - Alnus glutinosa

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: up to 90 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Sankey Valley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  12 x Ash - fraxinus excelsior

Reason for removal: Structural defect

Estimated removal: up to 120 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Thatto Heath Park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Cherry Prunus avium

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 60 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Thatto Heath Park

Number of Trees / Type:  5 x Elm - Ulmnus glabra

Reason for removal: structural defect

Estimated removal: up to 182 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Thatto Heath Park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Norway maple - acer platanoides

Reason for removal: Structural defect

Estimated removal: 182 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Thatto Heath Park

Number of Trees / Type:  3 x Rowan - Sorbus aucuparia

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 182 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 29/10/24

Location: Thatto Heath Park

Number of Trees / Type: 4 x Sycamore - Acer pseudoplatanus

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: up to 182 days

Ref: 618612

Date of Notification: 28/09/24

Location: Ackers Lane

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Lime 11-14m

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 56 days

Ref: 618609

Date of Notification: 21/09/24

Location: The Avenue Rainford

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Elm 17-20m

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 84 days

Ref: 618607

Date of Notification: 21/09/24

Location: Poplar Ave

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Hornbeam 5-8m

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618605

Date of Notification: 21/09/24

Location: Abinger Road

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sorbus 5-8m

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 12/09/24

Location: Grange Valley

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 11-14m

Reason for removal: Ash Dieback

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618602

Date of Notification: 10/09/24

Location: O'Sullivan Crescent

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 14-17m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 86 days

Ref: 618600

Date of Notification: 10/09/24

Location: O'Sullivan Crescent

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 17-20m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 56 days.

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 10/09/24

Location: O'Sullivan Crescent

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 14-17m

Reason for removal: Ash Dieback 

Estimated removal: 112 days.

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 20/08/24

Location: Boscow Crescent

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 17-20m

Reason for removal: Ash Dieback 

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 20/08/24

Location: Dawson Ave

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 17-20m

Reason for removal: Ash Dieback 

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618564

Date of Notification: 20/08/24

Location: Clock Face Rd

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sorbus <5m x 2 .

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618562

Date of Notification: 20/08/24

Location: Clock Face Rd

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Silver Birch 5-8m , 

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618560

Date of Notification: 20/08/24

Location: Clock Face Rd

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sycamore 14-17m , 

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618558

Date of Notification: 20/08/24

Location: Warrington Rd Rainhill

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Alder 8-11m

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618556

Date of Notification: 19/08/24

Location: Warrington Rd Rainhill

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Cherry 8-11m

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618554

Date of Notification: 31/07/24

Location: Ellison Drive 

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Hawthorn 8-11m

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618552

Date of Notification: 31/07/24

Location: Southey Road

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sorbus 8-11m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618550

Date of Notification: 30/07/24

Location: Fountain Street

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Maple 8-11m

Reason for removal: Dead 50-75%

Estimated removal: 112 days

Ref: 618548

Date of Notification: 29/07/24

Location: Govett Road 

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Horse Chestnut 11-14m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 84 days

Ref: 618537

Date of Notification: 16/07/24

Location: Woodstock Ave

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Almond 5-8m

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 84 days.

Ref: 618464

Date of Notification: 30/06/24

Location: Parr Street 

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 5-8m

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 84 days.

Ref: 618460

Date of Notification: 29/06/24

Location: Parlane Street

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 14-17m  Structural defects

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 84 days.

Ref: 618459

Date of Notification: 29/06/24

Location: Chalon Way East

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Poplar  20-23m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: 618462

Date of Notification: 29/06/24

Location: Traverse Street

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Horse Chestnut 11-14m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 84 days

Ref: 618452

Date of Notification: 08/06/24

Location: Evelyn  Ave

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sycamore 14-17m

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 84 days.

Ref: 618450

Date of Notification: 08/06/24

Location: Simms Ave

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Lime 14-17m

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 56 days

Ref: 618449

Date of Notification: 08/06/24

Location: Martindale Road

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sorbus 8-11m

Reason for removal: Structural Defects

Estimated removal: 56 days.

Ref: 618365

Date of Notification: 18/05/24

Location: Princess Ave

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sycamore

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 96 days.

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 18/3/2024

Location: Clinkham Woods

Number of Trees / Type:  Sycamore x 11, Elm x 2, Crack Willow x 1, Ash x 1, oak x 1,

Reason for removal: Structural defect / Dead

Estimated removal: 196 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 18/3/2024

Location: Sherdley Park

Number of Trees / Type:  Sycamore x 11, Horse Chestnut x 1, Beech x 5, Ash x 1, Oak x 5, Alder x 1,

Reason for removal: Structural defect / Dead

Estimated removal: 196 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 14/03/2024

Location: Russet Close open space

Number of Trees / Type:  Goat Willow x 3, Birch x 1 

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 14/03/2024

Location: The Copse rear of 18/20, adjacent to 63 & 26, right of bus stop

Number of Trees / Type:  Ash x 4

Reason for removal: Structural defects

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 27/10/2023

Location: KGV Sutton open space

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Oak, 2 x Common Lime

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 27/10/2023

Location: Rainford Linear Park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sycamore, 2 x Goat Willow, 10 x Ash, 1 x Beech, 1 x Maple, 1 x Cherry, 1 x Alder, 4 x Birch, 1 x Black Poplar

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 27/10/2023

Location: Alder Hey park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash, 1 x Common Lime, 2 x Elm

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 25/10/2023

Location: The Duckeries

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Rowan, 1 x Birch, 1 x Crack Willow, 1 x Alder, 1 x Black Poplar, 2 x Oak, 2 x Acer

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 25/10/2023

Location: KGV Newton le Willows

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Elm, 1 x Cherry, 1 x Ash

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 25/10/2023

Location: Dodd Avenue playing field

Number of Trees / Type:  6 x Ash, 1 x Sycamore, 1 x Elm

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 25/10/2023

Location: Warburton Hey open space

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Sycamore

Reason for removal: Structural defect / dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 25/10/2023

Location: Fosters Park

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Whitebeam / 9 x Black poplar 

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 194 Days

Ref: 617571

Date of Notification: 25/10/2023

Location: Naylors Wood

Number of Trees / Type:  7, Alder x 2, horsechestnut, Ash, Oak, Elderberry, Goat Willow

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 194 days

Ref: 617645

Date of Notification: 24/07/2023

Location:  Simms Avenue Parr

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x London Plane 14-17m

Reason for removal: Dead

Estimated removal: 84 days

Ref: Miscellaneous

Date of Notification: 18/05/2023

Location:  Warrington Road, Rainhill

Number of Trees / Type:  1 x Ash 8-11m

Reason for removal: Ash dieback over 75% canopy loss

Estimated removal: 84 days