Planning application
38 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Tree Preservation Order 5 x Yew trees - Crown Reduction by 5% (as amended 01.09.26)
As published by the council, reference 26/02698/PRUTPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02698/PRUTPO
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 28 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Hexham East
- Parish
- Hexham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NE46 1AS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jul 2026
Received by Northumberland
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1 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Northumberland for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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4 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
Decision due ~27 Jul
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 - Reduce Copper Beech by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T2 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T3 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T4 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m. T5 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m. T6 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m. T7 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m.
Decided Trees -
4 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
98% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul
Tree Preservation Order Application: T1 - Reduce Copper Beech by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T2 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T3 - Reduce Hornbeam tree by 2m, to a final height of 10m. T4 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m. T5 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m. T6 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m. T7 - Reduce Holly tree by 5m (50%), to a final height of 6m.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
4 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar
Tree Preservation Order to: -T1(Rowan) Reduce tree by 1m.T2 (Yew) Reduce 6no. trees by 1m and trim 1 side and remove dead branches. T3 (Beech) Crown reduce by 2.5m. T4 (Yew) - Reduce 2no. trees by 1m all over.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
14 Gibson Fields Hexham Northumberland NE46 1AS
98% historically approved · decision due ~11 May
Tree Preservation Order application: T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduce to 12.5m by 8.5m spread
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
Haining Croft House Haining Croft Hexham Northumberland NE46 2FB
98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun
Trees in a Conservation Area: T10 (Cypress) - Reduce height by 4m, G11 (Cypress x 6 ) - Reduce height by 30%, up to 4.5m, T12 (Sycamore) - Remove Major deadwood from Crown, G16 (Mixed) - Remove overhanging branch from Cypress, T17 (Yew) - Prune by 0.5m to clear neighbouring building, G19 (mixed) - Prune by 0.5m to clear neighbouring building, T22 (Cypress x 2) - crown lift by 2.5m, T32 (Willow) - Crown reduce and reshape by 2m, T33 (Willow) - Remove overhanging limb, T37 (Lime) - Remove epicormic growth at base and remove major deadwood.
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
Haining Croft House Haining Croft Hexham Northumberland NE46 2FB
98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Apr
Tree Preservation Order Application: T3 Cypress - Crown lift to 2m, T5 Cypress - Fell as close to ground level as practical, T8 Cypress - Crown lift to 2m, T10 Cypress - Reduce height by 4m and prune to shape top, G11 Cypress x6 - Reduce height by 30%, trim sides to shape, remove major deadwood, split & defective branches, T16 Mixed group of Laurel, Laburnum, Holly, Birch, Yew, Cypress and woody shrubs - Remove 1x branch, T17 Yew - Prune, T19 Sycamore x2 - Prune, T20 Beech - Prune, T22 Cypress x2 - Crown lift to 2.5m, T24 Lime - Remove epicormic growth at base and remove deadwood, T25 Horse Chestnut - Prune, T26 Oak - Prune and sever Ivy at the base, T27 Sycamore - Sever Ivy at the base, T32 Willow - Reduce crown and reshape by 2m, T33 Willow - Remove limb, T37 Lime T39 Lime and T40 Lime - Remove epicormic growth at the base and remove deadwood, T41 Lime - Remove epicormic growth at the base, remove deadwood and sever Ivy at the base
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs