Planning application
2 Hawthorn Road West, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4DN
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
TPO Application: Sycamore (T1 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce canopy 2m to previous points, Cherry (T2 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1-2m to previous points, Cherry Laurel (T3 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce laurel hedge by 1m to maintain shape and desired size, Pear (T4 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m, pruning back to suitable growth, Pear (T5 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, Pear (T6 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, Ornamental cherry (T7 on Sketch Plan) - Reduce crown by 1m to suitable growth points (TPO 1994/011)
As published by the council, reference 2026/0734/01/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0734/01/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees
- Received
- 30 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Gosforth
- Parish
- Not Within A Parish Boundary
- Postcode
- NE3 4DN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Apr 2026
Received by Newcastle upon Tyne
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Checking the current position
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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.
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T1 – Poplar Reduce the overall height of the tree by approximately 50%. Note: The tree has been previously pollarded, creating weak points in the regrowth. Reduction will be carried out to manage height, reduce wind load, and maintain structural stability. T2 – Poplar Reduce the overall height of the tree by approximately 50%. Note: The tree has been previously pollarded, creating weak points in the regrowth. Reduction will be carried out to manage height, reduce wind load, and maintain structural stability. T3 – Cherry Plum Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 0.6 m, maintaining a good natural shape and removing any dead or diseased wood. T4 – Cherry Plum Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 0.6 m, maintaining a good natural shape and removing any dead or diseased wood. T5 – Cherry Plum Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 0.6 m, maintaining a good natural shape and removing any dead or diseased wood. T6 – Lime Perform a crown reduction, reducing the overall height by 4 m and the lateral spread by up to 2.5 m. Undertake a crown lift to provide 5.2 m clearance from ground level. Works intended to improve form, reduce shading, and maintain tree health. T7 – Lime Perform a crown reduction, reducing the overall height by 3.5 m and the lateral spread by up to 2.5 m. Undertake a crown lift to provide 5.2 m clearance from ground level. Works intended to improve form, reduce shading, and maintain tree health. T8 – Sycamore Carry out a crown reduction of approximately 3 m, maintaining a balanced and natural shape. T9 – Birch Trim back branches to provide 1 m clearance from the lamp post and footpath (TPO 1980/008)
Split decision Trees -
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Status unknown Lawful development -
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2026/1083/01/TPO Status unknown
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TPO Application: London Plane (T1 on Sketch Plan) - 2m crown reduction and 10% Thin of canopy, Cherry (T2 on Sketch Plan) - crown raise canopy to 4m and 10% Thin of the canopy, Holly (T3 on Sketch Plan) - 2m crown reduction, Birch (T4 on Sketch Plan) - 1.5m Reduction of canopy TPO (1971/002)
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2026/1070/01/TPO Status unknown
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TPO Application: Works to various Trees as per application form (TPO 1996/006)
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2026/1071/01/TCA Status unknown
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2026/1072/01/TCA Status unknown
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2026/1069/01/TPO Status unknown
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