Planning application
Highfields School London Road Balderton Newark On Trent NG24 3AL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Undertake works to trees protected by TPO N215 - Highfield School Grounds, London Road, Newark as detailed in the Tree Assessment Report dated 24th August 2026
As published by the council, reference 26/01700/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01700/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 19 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- NG24 3AL
Site history
Applications at this address on the Newark and Sherwood register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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24/01732/TPO Granted
Highfields School London Road Balderton Newark On Trent NG24 3AL
Undertake works to fell 1 Sycamore protected by TPO N215.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Oct 2026
Received by Newark and Sherwood
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20 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Newark and Sherwood took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Newark and Sherwood for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Newark and Sherwood decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Highfields School London Road Balderton Newark On Trent NG24 3AL
Undertake works to fell 1 Sycamore protected by TPO N215.
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Cliveden 11A The Woodwards Balderton NG24 3GG
Undertake works to tree protected by TPO N235 on Land to the East of the Croft 29 London Road Balderton identified as T2 - Horse Chestnut - Fell (diseased)
Refused Trees 4 docs -
11 The Woodwards Balderton Newark On Trent NG24 3GG
98% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct
Undertake works to trees protected by TPO N235 on Land to the East of the Croft 29 London Road Balderton identified as - T3 - Sycamore - reduce back to previous level of approximately 2.5m T4 - Lime - reduce back to previous level of approximately 2.5m
Decided Trees 2 docs -
11 The Woodwards Balderton Newark On Trent NG24 3GG
Application for Lawful Development certificate for proposed outdoor pool
Decided Lawful development 9 docs -
11 The Woodwards Balderton NG24 3GG
Proposed Single-Storey Side and Rear Extension to Dwelling to Incorporate Swimming Pool and Associated Facilities with Roof Lanterns.
Granted Full applications Extension 17 docsSmall domestic -
48 Grove Street Balderton Newark On Trent NG24 3AZ
Oak tree. We would like to cut back the dangerous low hanging branches that have snapped.
Granted Trees 1 doc
Other tree works applications
In Newark and Sherwood
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26/01632/TPO Awaiting decision
Manor Stables Main Street Epperstone NG14 6BJ
Undertake works to trees protected by TPO 55 Epperstone Part No.1 listed within G27. T1 - Fir - Remove tree due to decline and poor condition T2 - Cedar - Remove deadwood T3 - Lime - Remove deadwood T4 - Wellingtonia - Remove deadwood T7 - Sycamore - remove ring ivy T8 - Cedar - Remove ring ivy Works as detailed in the tree report dated 4th August 2026
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26/01316/TPO Granted
Manor Cottage Low Road Besthorpe Newark On Trent NG23 7HJ
Undertake works to tree protected by TPO N122 - Manor Cottage, Low Road, Besthorpe T1 - Walnut - reduce crown by approx. 2m all round (from approx. 12m - approx. 10m)
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26/01348/TPO Granted
St Edmunds Grange Green Lane Walesby NG22 9PA
Undertake works to tree protected by TPO N137 - St Edmunds Close, Green Lane, Walesby T1 - Black Pine - carry out limited root pruning to a depth of up to a maximum of 30cm to allow for the installation of the geo-materials
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26/01251/TPO Granted
36 Blenheim Avenue Lowdham NG14 7WD
Undertake works to tree protected by TPO N93 - Land north east of Lowdham Railway Station, Lowdham, within G1 - T1 Lime - Crown thin by 30% and crown lift by 3m whilst retaining original shape of the tree. Remove epicormic growth
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26/01579/TPO Awaiting decision
Epperstone Village Hall Gonalston Lane Epperstone NG14 6AY
Undertake works to trees protected by TPO 55 Epperstone Part No.1 - listed under G39 T1 - Sycamore - Target prune 1.5m - 2m back where applicable all branches protruding over neighbours boundary fence. All cuts to be formativly pruned to new branch leaders where applicable. Remove any deadwood. T2 and T3 - Cherry Plum - Fell