2 Hawthorn Road West, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4DN

Pending 2026/0734/01/TPO - Works to Protected Trees
Date received
5 May 2026
Postcode
NE3 4DN
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

TPO Application: Sycamore (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce canopy 2m to previous points, Cherry (T2 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1-2m to previous points, Cherry Laurel (T3 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce laurel hedge by 1m to maintain shape and desired size, Pear (T4 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m, pruning back to suitable growth, Pear (T5 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, Pear (T6 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, Ornamental cherry (T7 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m to suitable growth points (TPO 1994/011)

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