Planning application
Townfoot Farmhouse Lesbury Townfoot Farm Road Lesbury Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3AZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Mature Sycamore - Reduce by 30% volume to stabilise against high winds
As published by the council, reference 26/01446/TREECA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01446/TREECA
- Type
- Work to Trees in a Conservation Area
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 22 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 22 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Longhoughton
- Parish
- Lesbury
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NE66 3AZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Apr 2026
Received by Northumberland National Park
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Unstumpable Tree services Agent, a tree-works contractor
8 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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 38 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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Townfoot Farmhouse Lesbury Townfoot Farm Road Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Mature Lime - Extensive rot at the base, proposed work to reduce the tree to a 6 to 7mtr stem
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Azalea Cottage 1 Townfoot Farm Cottages Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AZ
87% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul
Alterations to front & rear fenestration, Installation of rooflights, internal alterations, proposed outdoor Kitchen (Gazebo)
Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 5 docs -
Townfoot Farmhouse Lesbury Townfoot Farm Road Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 - Mature Lime - Extensive rot at the base, proposed work to reduce the tree to a 6 to 7mtr stem
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Tanglewood 6 Meadowlands Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3BG
87% historically approved · decision due ~26 Mar
Demolish existing conservatory and replace with new single storey rear extension to house. New detached garage & gym building in garden.
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 10 docsSmall domestic -
Rydal Longhoughton Road Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AT
Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) on approved application 24/03182/FUL
Granted 3 docs -
Rydal Longhoughton Road Lesbury Northumberland NE66 3AT
90% historically approved · decision due ~18 May
Non-Material Amendment (Removal of pool house, change to central roof pitch on main house and minor changes to window door locations and sizes) on approved application 24/03182/FUL
Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 6 docs
Other tree works applications
In Northumberland National Park
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26/03241/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
4 The Elms Ellington Northumberland NE61 5LH
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Oak - crown lift to 11 meters just above the height of the house to stop any branches growing towards the property.
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26/03250/TREECA Awaiting decision
Beeswing 93 Newgate Street Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1BZ
Trees in a Conservation Area: W1 & W2 (Willow) - New growth to be pollarded to top of trunk, see red line indicated on photo. Tree A (Apple) - 30% crown reduction.
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26/03235/PRUTPO Awaiting decision
3 Nunnykirk Close Ovingham Northumberland NE42 6BP
Tree Preservation Order: T1 - Sycamore - Pollard the tree to a height of between 4 and 6m, T2 - Sycamore - Pollard to a height of between 4 and 6m
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26/03118/TREECA Granted
11 Meadow Lane Beadnell Northumberland NE67 5AJ
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)- Reduce the overall height of the tree to approximately 12.5m from ground level. Reduce the lateral limbs extending over the neighbouring property by approximately 2.5m to reduce their length and associated lever arm. T2 Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)- Crown clean to remove dead, dying, diseased, damaged and crossing branches. Crown thin by approximately 10%
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26/03125/TREECA Granted
2 Wellington Terrace Berwick-Upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1HW
Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 (Lilac) - reduce overlong branch over path by approximately 40% (1.5m), T2 (Ash) reduce overall canopy by 20% (1.3m), clearing overhanging branches G3 : (Ash & Sycamore) reduce overall canopy by 20% (0.9m) and clear branches overhanging boundary. T4 (Elm) -reduce and lift branches to 5.2m over road. reduce overall canopy by 30%, through reduction of branches by approximately 2.0m.