2 East Close Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 0TF

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Northumberland National Park

2. 4 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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 42 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 38 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.

• School House Paddock Close Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

  26/01582/FUL Submitted 5 May 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Replacement of existing timber-framed windows to the first-floor rear elevation with slim-profile powder-coated aluminium windows.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• High Grange West Farm Lane Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

  26/03435/TREECA Submitted 28 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Felling of two cherry trees

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• High Grange West Farm Lane Matfen Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 0RP

  26/03284/SOLARD Submitted 16 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Notification of Prior approval to install 12 solar panels on south facing aspect of roof

  Awaiting decision Outline 6 docs

• School House Paddock Close Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

  26/01790/FUL Submitted 20 May 2026 100 yards away

  87% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Replacement of existing timber-framed windows to the principal front and side elevations with slim-profile heritage aluminium windows.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• School House Paddock Close Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

  26/01582/FUL Submitted 5 May 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement of existing timber-framed windows to the first-floor rear elevation with slim-profile powder-coated aluminium windows.

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• School House Paddock Close Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

  26/01790/FUL Submitted 20 May 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement of existing timber-framed windows to the principal front and side elevations with slim-profile heritage aluminium windows.

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 26/03479/TREECA Awaiting decision

  2 Greenhead Terrace Wall Northumberland NE46 4EA

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Curly Willow Tree - Remove

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02887/PRUTPO Granted

  Linden Grove Ulgham Northumberland NE61 3AR

  Tree Preservation Order: T1 Lime - Repollard tree at 12m

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02883/TREECA Granted

  Bridge House West Road South Hexham Northumberland NE46 3DE

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Leylandii-type fir tree - fell branches and main trunk to 5 feet above the ground.

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/03413/FELTPO Awaiting decision

  2 Meadow Court Darras Hall Ponteland Northumberland NE20 9RA

  Tree Preservation Order Application - Ash tree located on the rear boundary is proposed for removal

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/03435/TREECA Awaiting decision

  High Grange West Farm Lane Matfen Northumberland NE20 0RP

  Trees in a Conservation Area: Felling of two cherry trees

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 4 Oct 2026 Trees