Lyme Nursery 94 Lancaster Road Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 1DS Data via plota.co.uk

26/00173/TWA - Tree Works to TPO Tree(s) Approved

Proposal

Mature Cherry tree in rear garden area of nursery to have new growth removed back to previous pruning points. Branches shortened approximately 1m. Work designed to maintain the size of the tree's canopy due to large wound on main stem and in relation to the garden area and adjacent buildings. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Mar 2026
Approved
7 May 2026

Approved on 7 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 1DS
Received
3 Mar 2026
Validated
3 Mar 2026
Ward
Town
Case officer
Show
Decision
No Objection Trees CA
Decision date
7 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14743806
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