Planning application
12 Richmond Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HU
Works: Trees
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Proposal
Tree Preservation Order Application - T1 - Beech - Fagus Sylvatica- Fell to ground level
As published by the council, reference 26/01943/PRUTPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01943/PRUTPO
- Type
- Application to Fell Protected Tree
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 3 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Ponteland West
- Parish
- Ponteland
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NE20 9HU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Northumberland National Park register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01943/FELTPO Granted
12 Richmond Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HU
Tree Preservation Order Application - T1 - Beech - Fagus Sylvatica- Fell to ground level
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 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 29 July 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
West Jesmond Tree Surgery Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Active · incorporated 2014 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
14 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
1 document 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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12 Richmond Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HU
89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul
Tree Preservation Order Application - T1 - Beech - Fagus Sylvatica- Fell to ground level
Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc -
7 Richmond Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HU
87% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov
Rear extension with extended balcony area with external staircase. To include window alterations and all external works and associated drainage works
Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs -
12 Richmond Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HU
Tree Preservation Order Application - T1 - Beech - Fagus Sylvatica- Fell to ground level
Granted Trees 2 docs -
3 Regency Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9AU
99% historically approved · decision due ~3 Mar
Tree Preservation Order Application - T1 oak - Carry out a full crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres. Dead wood removed, T2 scotts pine - Reduce overall height by approximately 1 metre and T3 oak - Reduce one side of the crown by approximately 2 metres to improve balance and even out the overall crown shape.
Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs -
12 Richmond Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9HU
Tree Preservation Order Application - T1 - Beech - Fagus Sylvatica- Fell to ground level
Granted Trees 4 docs -
5 Regency Way Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9AU
99% historically approved · decision due ~19 May
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Scotts Pine - Reduce tree by 1meter, T2 Oak - Prune back in 1 snapped limb, T3 Conifer - Reduce by 1/3rd, T4 Sycamore - Reduce tree by 25%
Awaiting decision Trees 3 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.