The Rookery, Church Lane, Whitburn, South Tyneside

REGISTERED 260120
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
SR6 7JN

Description

Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Reduce size of hollow tree trunk in Northwest corner to 6 metres. Trim back by 3 metres, branches overhanging Church Lane opposite 30 Front Street.

South Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Tyneside ranks #129 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #16 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #22 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #129 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #144 of 292
100%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
35 decided
376
Total decisions
16 refused in 2025