Glen Falls Birch Tree Lane Whitmore Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5HE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00256/TWA - Tree Works to TPO Tree(s) Approved

Proposal

T1 ? Scots Pine (side of house, yellow circle) Species: Pinus sylvestris Works: Remove three large lateral branches overhanging the driveway/roof, cutting back to the main stem to prevent water ingress. Crowning top by 2-3 metres to reduce sail effect and reduce odds of tree falling on house. Photos: T1-A, T1-B Map: T1 ? yellow circle G1 ? Silver Birches on Embankment (red circle) Species: Betula pendula Works: Fell approx. six birches leaning 25?45? over the driveway and at risk of failure due to slope and wind exposure. Prune remaining six by reducing overhanging branches by approx. 3m for safe clearance. Replacement: Not proposed due to steep, unstable embankment and existing natural regeneration. Photos: G1-A, G1-B, G1-C, G1-D Map: G1 ? red circle T2 ? Silver Birch Overhanging Front Driveway (yellow circle) Species: Betula pendula Works: Reduce overhanging branches by approx. 3m to maintain driveway clearance and reduce wind loading, using appropriate reduction cuts. Photos: T2-A Map: T2 ? yellow circle T3 ? Silver Birch Overhanging Balcony/Roof Species: Betula pendula Works: Reduce branches by approx. 4m to clear balcony/roof and prevent future encroachment, retaining natural crown shape. Reason: Overhang poses risk of branch failure and obstructs access; pruning improves clearance and stability. Photos: T3-A, T3-B Map: T3 ? yellow circle T4 ? Lawson Cypress at Side of House (black circle) Species: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Works: Fell self planted tree growing directly beside the house and foundations. Reason: Too close to building (few cm's from wall); risk of structural impact as growing into the roof soffits. Replacement: Not proposed due to limited space. Photos: T4-A Map: T4 ? black circle T5 ? Scots Pine in Rear Garden (yellow circle) Species: Pinus sylvestris Works: Remove upper overhanging limb back to main stem to prevent water ingress. Light crown reduction to reduce wind loading on leaning tree by around 4m. Reason: Top of tree leans… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Mar 2026
Approved
9 May 2026

Approved on 9 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works to TPO Tree(s)
Postcode
ST5 5HE
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Maer & Whitmore
Parish
Whitmore
Case officer
Show
Decision
Permit
Decision date
9 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14651328
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#78 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle under Lyme ranks #133 out of 296 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
Newcastle under Lyme decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #61 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #19 of 296
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #133 of 296
41%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #159 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
30 decided
485
Total decisions
34 refused in the year to March 2026