13 Chesterwell Swarland Northumberland NE65 9NA

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 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 40 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 37 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.

• Beech Grove Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JW

  23/00994/MISC Submitted 16 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Ref: JF/ENQ23036220. Permitted development under the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 2015 Class B Part 15. Propose to install a new distribution substation to be housed in a glass reinforced plastic (GRP) housing unit. Approximate size 2.40H x 2.80D x 3.90W in metres.

  Granted 3 docs

• Beech Grove Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JW

  23/00994/MISC Submitted 16 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Ref: JF/ENQ23036220. Permitted development under the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 2015 Class B Part 15. Propose to install a new distribution substation to be housed in a glass reinforced plastic (GRP) housing unit. Approximate size 2.40H x 2.80D x 3.90W in metres.

  Granted 3 docs

• 19 Coast View Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JG

  26/00932/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~18 May

  Proposed first floor extension with alterations to external windows and doors.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 19 docs

• Swarland Garage Home Farm Cottages Swarland Northumberland NE65 9JH

  26/01150/VARYCO Submitted 30 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~25 May

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on approved planning application 24/02419/FUL. To substitute elevations and floor plans

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• 4 Trafalgar Drive Swarland Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9LJ

  26/00316/PRUTPO Submitted 27 Jan 2026 350 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Tree Preservation Order Application to T1 Beech remove large overhanging limb over garden, T2, T10, T12, T14 & T16 Beech crown lift to 4 metres and thin crown by 10%, T3 & T7 Sycamore crown lift to 4 metres and thin crown by 10%, T5 Oak crown lift to 4 metres and thin crown by 10%, T11 Oak remove deadwood, T13 Larch fell, T15 Beech remove deadwood, T17 Larch remove deadwood.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Swarland Village Hall Coast View Swarland Northumberland

  26/01023/LBC Submitted 19 Mar 2026 350 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  Listed building consent for Installation of 16 solar panels to south facing roof with external battery cabinet

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 26/02825/TREECA Granted

  Merrilea Brigwood Haydon Bridge Northumberland NE47 6EX

  Trees in a Conservation area - removal 7 x cypress trees and 1 x holly tree

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/03366/TREECA Awaiting decision

  Chare Head Farm Main Street Acomb Northumberland NE46 4PL

  Trees in a Conservation Area - (T1: Silver Birch, T2: Silver Birch and T3: Cherry) - reduce the trees by approximately 30% crown thinning to shape them and to promote appropriate growth.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/03321/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  The Beeches Hawkwell Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE18 0QT

  Tree Preservation Order application :T1 & T2 (Beech) - Crown reduce by approx 3.5m, reduce overall height from approx 19m to 15.5m and crown spread from approx 8m to 5m.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/03324/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  24 North End Longhoughton Northumberland NE66 3AG

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Reduce lateral branches extending towards the property by approximately 2.5-3.5m, including branches overhanging the conservatory and extending over the overhead power lines. Prune back to suitable growth points, maintaining a balanced and natural crown form. Crown clean, removing deadwood, dying and defective branches throughout the crown.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/03327/PRUTPO Awaiting decision

  Lister Chase Stable Drive Eshott Northumberland NE65 9FB

  Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 Lime - Crown raise to approximately 4-5m above ground level to provide suitable clearance over the driveway, crown thin by approximately 20% to reduce crown density and improve light penetration and airflow throughout the crown, crown clean to remove dead, dying, diseased and crossing branches. T2 Lime - Crown raise to approximately 4-5 m above ground level to provide suitable clearance over the driveway, crown thin by approximately 20% to reduce crown density and improve light penetration and airflow throughout the crown, crown clean to remove dead, dying, diseased and crossing branches

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 23 Sep 2026 Trees