3 Westfield, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4YE

Pending 2026/0718/01/TPO - Works to Protected Trees
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
NE3 4YE
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

TPO Application: Laburnum (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Fell to ground level and grind out stump, Apple (T2 on Sketch Plan) - Fell to ground level, Holly (T3 on Sketch Plan) - reduce crown by 1.5m and shape canopy to maintain shape and size, Cyprus (T4 on Sketch Plan) - Shaping of crown with trimmers (TPO 2024/13)

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#151 of 282

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Newcastle upon Tyne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #86 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #54 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #214 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #168 of 282
89%
Minor dwellings approved
38 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
62 decided
910
Total decisions
70 refused in 2025