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

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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
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14854300
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