Neos Parkwood Drive Baldwins Gate Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 5EU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00331/TWA - Tree Works to TPO Tree(s) Pending Consideration

Proposal

Group of Silver Birch overhanging the neighbouring driveway and house. Some are poor specimen and self set that are heavily leaning towards the house. Remove to make space for healthier specimen. Larger Silver Birch has tight V growth and occluded, high impact zone. Shorten limbs growing towards neighbouring property by up to 2m back to suitable growth points. Rowan also showing a very tight V growth point. Remove to reduce competition to healthier specimen. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Application type
Tree Works to TPO Tree(s)
Postcode
ST5 5EU
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Maer & Whitmore
Parish
Whitmore
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
JSK Tree Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14899149
Env. assessment
No
Newcastle under Lyme
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#130 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle under Lyme ranks #187 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% 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, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #39 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #30 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #187 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #196 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
28 decided
479
Total decisions
31 refused in 2025