25 The Avenue Basford Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 0ND Data via plota.co.uk

26/00307/TWA - Tree Works to TPO Tree(s) Approved

Proposal

Tree: T29 Monkey Puzzle Tree Araucaria Specification of works: >To remove dead and dying branches. There are approximately 50-70 brown branches >To remove low hanging branches to allow more light >To remove low branches hanging onto neighbours side to avoid possible building/property damage >Overall thinning to allow more light into the garden. 10% crown thinning… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Apr 2026
Approved
26 May 2026

Approved on 26 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works to TPO Tree(s)
Postcode
ST5 0ND
Received
20 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
May Bank
Decision
Permit
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14854300
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