6 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT Data via plota.co.uk

REGISTERED 260410
Date received
11 Jun 2026
Date validated
11 Jun 2026
Postcode
SR6 7JT

Description

Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Beech Tree - Carry out a crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres across the full crown, maintaining a natural and balanced crown shape. Works to include selective crown thinning to reduce density while retaining the tree's overall form, together with the removal of dead, damaged, or diseased branches. T2 Sycamore Tree - Carry out a sympathetic crown reduction of up to 1.5 metres, with careful shaping to maintain a natural and balanced appearance. Works to include removal of deadwood and removal of epicormic growth from the stem and lower crown as appropriate. Data via plota.co.uk

South Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
6.7/10
Good
#72 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Tyneside ranks #129 out of 292 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
South Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #16 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #22 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #129 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #144 of 292
100%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
35 decided
376
Total decisions
16 refused in 2025