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The Cherry Tree London Road Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 1NZ

Awaiting decision Newcastle-under-Lyme 26/00757/TWA

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

T1 Lime Removal. On the grounds that the tree is causing damage to the neighbouring wall and is physically encroaching into a residents garden. These issues raise concerns regarding the protection of neighbouring property, the ongoing impact on the residents enjoyment and use of their garden, and the potential for further damage if the tree is retained. The trees proximity to the boundary and its apparent impact on the neighbouring wall suggest that its continued retention may be causing an unreasonable level of interference with the adjacent property. If the damage is ongoing, retaining the tree could result in further deterioration and increased repair costs. Removal would eliminate the source of the encroachment and allow the affected wall and boundary area to be repaired and maintained without continued interference from the tree. Furthermore, the trees encroachment into a residents garden affects the residents ability to enjoy and use their outdoor space without obstruction. The impact on neighbouring amenity and property should therefore be given due consideration when assessing whether the tree remains suitable for retention in its current location. On balance, removal of T1 Lime should be considered a reasonable and proportionate solution, subject to confirmation of the damage, the extent of the encroachment and an assessment of any alternative management options. Where the damage cannot be adequately resolved through pruning or other arboricultural measures, removal may be the most effective long-term means of preventing further interference with the neighbouring property.

As published by the council, reference 26/00757/TWA

Application record

Reference
26/00757/TWA
Status
Pending Consideration
Validated
19 Oct 2026
Postcode
ST5 1NZ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 27 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Newcastle-under-Lyme took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

What happens while it is decided

This application is with Newcastle-under-Lyme for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Newcastle-under-Lyme's median decision took 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

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