Planning application
26/00535/TCA
The Old Wood Betley Hall Gardens Betley Crewe Staffordshire CW3 9BB
Proposal
2 Aspen Poplar with an unacceptable lean over Grade ll Listed stone bridge. Fell to ground level
As published by the council, reference 26/00535/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Jul 2026
Received by Newcastle-under-Lyme
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Newcastle-under-Lyme for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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25/00783/TWA Awaiting decision
9 Betley Hall Gardens Betley Crewe Staffordshire CW3 9BB
Condition of Trees & Proposed Schedule of Tree Works ? 9 Betley Hall Gardens) All tree works are to be undertaken by a suitably qualified arboricultural consultant in line with good practice and relevant guidance. All works to be undertaken outside of the bird breeding season. All works are proposed manage the tree stock to improve the health and amenity value of the trees within the TPO / Conservation Area. Only works to Trees 1 ? 3 are proposed. Tree 1 (Sycamore) - Despite shaping works in 2020 (Ref 20/00787/TWA) the tree remains of a poor form and condition. Due to adjacent trees (in the adjacent property that were felled in 2019) the main stem girth is undersized for a tree of its height, and leans towards 7 and 9 Betley Hall Gardens, as well as the property ?Yew Trees? Main Road all of which are located at a distance of no more than 13m of the tree ? which itself rises to some 20m. Concern has been raised by the occupants of neighbouring properties about the tree, particularly as it is at high risk having formerly been part of a group (which was removed after failure), in addition to its poor form and leaning main stem. Permission is sought to remove the tree, to prevent damage to person or properties in the likely event that the tree should fail. Removal of the tree would reduce the impact on trees 2 and 3 (holly and yew) improving their form and condition, as well as yew trees in the adjoining property ? all of which are higher value trees. If Tree 1 was to fail it could likely result in substantial damage to these other trees, which have a greater life expectancy and value. A replacement tree that is more of an appropriate size for a location in close proximity to dwellings would be planted ? therefore an indigenous fruit tree is proposed, in keeping with the historical walled gardens that Betley Hall Gardens are named after. Tree 2 (Holly) ? Aim of works to enable access to maintain garden: Crown raise to 2m above ground level M
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03/00955/FUL Refused
Betley Hall House Betley Hall Gardens Main Road Betley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9AD
Formation of vehicular access
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03/00863/FUL Granted
1 Betley Hall Gardens Betley Crewe Cheshire CW3 9BB
Proposed extension
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03/00346/FUL Refused
Land Off Bow Hill Lane Betley Crewe Cheshire
15.2m telecommunications monopole, 4 antennaes, radio equipment housing and ancillary development
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A1, a semi mature Fraxinus excelsior / common ash tree in rear garden, 12m tall. Canopy in overall decline due to Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (ash die back / A.D.B). Dead branches forming throughout canopy. Reactionary epicormic growth forming along main branches and stem. Reduce canopy size to 8m to remove dead branches and lessen likely hood of wind throw failure due to weakening of timber from A.D.B.
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26/00377/TWA Granted
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