The Elms Hepscott Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6LN

1. 14 Apr 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Northumberland National Park took a median of 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Northumberland National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Northumberland National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 2 The Orchard Hepscott Morpeth Northumberland NE61 6HT

  19/04939/FUL Submitted 18 Dec 2019 150 yards away

  Remove existing rear conservatory and replace with new single storey sun room with 2 roof lanterns

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Crofts Park Hepscott Northumberland NE61 6LJ

  23/00944/FELTPO Submitted 16 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order Application to: T1 Horse Chestnut - fell, T2 Corsican Pine - fell and T3 Beech - fell.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 6 Crofts Park Hepscott Northumberland NE61 6LJ

  23/00944/FELTPO Submitted 16 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  Tree Preservation Order Application to: T1 Horse Chestnut - fell, T2 Corsican Pine - fell and T3 Beech - fell.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Land North Of The Pines Side Lane Hepscott Northumberland

  26/03365/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Construction of two storey house with detached garage, associated garden and driveway

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• 5 Stables Crofts Park Hepscott Northumberland NE61 6LJ

  26/03670/FELTPO Submitted 19 Oct 2026 300 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~14 Dec

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T36 Beech - crown reduce from 21m to 16m, T22 Sycamore - reduce from 19m to 14m, T24 Lime - remove due to poor form and low aesthetic value. Replant with Hornbeam.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Burntrees 3 Crofts Park Hepscott Northumberland NE61 6LJ

  26/03719/PRUTPO Submitted 22 Oct 2026 300 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~17 Dec

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T11, T13, T15 and T16 Beech - crown reduce from 21m to 16m - trees exceeding acceptable heights as garden trees, vulnerable to windthrow and a risk to persons and properties at their current size. T12 Horse Chestnut - reduce to a monolith at 6m. Tree is suffering from Honey Fungus and should be brought down to a safe height to naturally decay.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 26/03576/TREECA Awaiting decision

  1 Ratcliffe Road Haydon Bridge Northumberland NE47 6ER

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Removal of three elm trees

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03555/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  40 Pinewood Drive Lancaster Park Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3SX

  Tree Preservation Order : T1 (Oak tree) reduce the lateral branches overhanging the garden by 2m. T2 (Ash) - reduce the lateral branches overhanging the garden by 2m.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03524/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  St Andrew's Church Market Place Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AW

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T145 Lime (TPO Tree 15) - crown raise to 3m and remove epicormic growth on main stem. T146 Lime (TPO Tree 11) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T147 Beech (TPO Tree 10) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T148 Sycamore (TPO Tree 7) - crown raise to 3m and crown reduce by 2m. T149 Sycamore (TPO Tree 9) - remove deadwood and reduce long Northern limb by 2.5m. T150 Beech (TPO Tree 8) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway and reduce length of lowest long Northern limb by 2m. T151 Beech (TPO Tree 6) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T152 Copper Beech (TPO Tree 5) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard and 5m over highway. T156 Lime (TPO Tree 4) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 4m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match. T157 Lime (TPO Tree 3) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 3m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match. T158 Lime (TPO Tree 2) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth. T159 Lime (TPO Tree 1) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 3m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match. T160 Lime (TPO Tree 17) - crown raise to 3m over churchyard, 5m over highway, remove epicormic growth and crown reduce aiming for 3m off tallest leaders and shaping rest to match.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03533/TREECA Awaiting decision

  Charlotte Straker House Cookson Close Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5HB

  Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Pear - reduce uniform shape crown to epicormic points approximately 2m within canopy

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02740/FELTPO Granted

  White Gates Cottage Elvaston Park Road Hexham Northumberland NE46 2HT

  Tree Preservation Order: Willow T18A - remove to ground level, Hazel T39 - lop three branches.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Trees