Planning application
260120
The Rookery, Church Lane, Whitburn, South Tyneside
Proposal
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: Reduce size of hollow tree trunk in Northwest corner to 6 metres. Trim back by 3 metres, branches overhanging Church Lane opposite 30 Front Street.
As published by the council, reference 260120
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Feb 2026
Received by South Tyneside
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13 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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260327 Granted
Whitburn House, 47 Front Street, Whitburn, SR6 7JD
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 – Cherry Plum – Crown reduce by 1m to reduce leverage. T2, T3, T4 – Poplar – Remove as pushing structure of raised bed.
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260049 Awaiting decision
Land at Mill Lane,Whitburn
Residential development of up to 205 dwellings including vehicular access, associated infrastructure and landscaping.
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ST/0500/24/VC Granted
1-5 (o & e) Wildflower Lane North Guards Whitburn SR6 7AD Vacant Formerly Crystal Creations North Guards/Chicks Lane Whitburn SR6 7AD
Demolish the existing " lean to" garage within Chicks Lane. Retain the existing reinforced concrete ground and first floor structure. Construct walls and structure onto the first floor platform creating a new 1st floor. Providing 4 no. dwellings also creating/erecting a new two storey dwelling abutting the gable of the structure, as well as new two storey structure within Chicks Lane attached to dwelling 4 and 5. Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 2 - Approved Plans, Condition 6 - Groundworks Report, Condition 9 - Obscure Glass, Condition 11 - Surface Water Drainage and Condition 12 - Wall Protection of Planning Application ST/0432/23/FUL
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ST/0834/22/HFUL Granted
30 East Street Whitburn SR6 7BX
Side extension, revised front entrance and bay window. Loft conversion, Cabrio balcony and solar panels to roof.
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260436 Granted
12A East Street, Whitburn, South Tyneside, SR6 7BX
Non material Amendment sought to amend rooflight position and addition of PV panels to rear elevation relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0254/18/FUL that granted planning permission to demolish rear outbuildings of commercial units. Refurbish existing commercial units with upgraded shopfronts, retain and refurbish the existing shop (Unit 12), change of use to provide a restaurant to Unit 12B including extension to provide commercial kitchen, retain existing first floor flat to Unit 12A and provide additional first floor flat to Unit 12C with private access. Provide rear car park to serve the site and the general public, and provide 4 no. residential units to east of site
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ST/0562/24/HFUL Granted
41 Nicholas Avenue Whitburn SR6 7DG
Lean-to roof over garage to front of property replaced with flat roof to replicate original arrangement. Additional cladding around windows to rear elevation.
Other trees applications
In South Tyneside
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260454 Granted
10 Barns Close, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 5NY
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T4 Magnolia - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) to combat subsidence damage
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260271 Granted
33 Whitburn Road, Cleadon, SR6 7QP
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1A, T1B and T1C Leylandi - to be removed, T3 Self Seeded Fir Tree to be removed
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260410 Split decision
6 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Beech Tree - Carry out a crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres across the full crown, maintaining a natural and balanced crown shape. Works to include selective crown thinning to reduce density while retaining the tree's overall form, together with the removal of dead, damaged, or diseased branches. T2 Sycamore Tree - Carry out a sympathetic crown reduction of up to 1.5 metres, with careful shaping to maintain a natural and balanced appearance. Works to include removal of deadwood and removal of epicormic growth from the stem and lower crown as appropriate.
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260499 Awaiting decision
19 Whitburn Road, Cleadon, South Tyneside, SR6 7QP
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: G1 - 2x prunus forming one crown - 2m crown reduction as a group to reduce shading, G2 - 2x hawthorns - reduce to 3m stems to reduce shading
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260312 Granted
Saxon House, 4 Saxon Close, Cleadon, SR6 7SD
Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 143). T1 – Willow (Salix spp.) – Proposed Pollard up to 8m