THE ELMS Elmfield Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne Data via plota.co.uk

No observations 2026/0435/01/TCA - Works to Protected Trees
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Postcode
NE3 4BD
Type
Works to Protected Trees

Description

Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Cherry - 1.5m crown reduction, sides to be reduced approximately 0.75m, Sycamore - branches cut back by 2.5m Data via plota.co.uk

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Newcastle upon Tyne
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#154 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #205 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Newcastle upon Tyne decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #113 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #86 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #205 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #165 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
37 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
70 decided
1,005
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026