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Rockwood, 5 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT

Granted South Tyneside 260523 Tree Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Eucalyptus Tree - one metre crown reduction. T2 Sycamore Tree - crown lift branches over hanging maple tree. T3 Maple Tree - 1.5 metre full crown reduction.

As published by the council, reference 260523

Application record

Reference
260523
Type
Tree Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Granted As published: FINAL DECISION
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
23 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Decided
21 Sep 2026
Ward
Whitburn and Marsden
Postcode
SR6 7JT

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Tyneside register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • View more details for 260523 Awaiting decision

    Rockwood, 5 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT

    Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Eucalyptus Tree - one metre crown reduction. T2 Sycamore Tree - crown lift branches over hanging maple tree. T3 Maple Tree - 1.5 metre full crown reduction.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Jul 2026

    Received by South Tyneside

  2. 21 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Tyneside granted permission on 21 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

  • 19 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT

    260625 Submitted 9 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

    Single storey side/rear extension and partial garage conversion. Loft conversion with front/side and side/rear dormer extensions with composite timber cladding. New area of hardstanding with widened vehicular access and dropped kerb. Timber outbuilding and pergola in rear garden. Insertion of new external openings and rooflights with aluminium finish.

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  • 6 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT

    260410 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    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.

    Split decision Trees 4 docs
  • 6 Moor Lane Whitburn SR6 7JT

    260521 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

    Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). TPO426 - T1 Sycamore: Remove ivy from the main stem and root flare. Undertake a selective crown thin of approximately 15–20%. Remove secondary growth to improve crown structure whilst retaining the tree's natural form, height and spread. Remove any dead, damaged, diseased, crossing or rubbing branches encountered during the works.

    Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
  • 19 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT

    View more details for 260625 50 yards away

    96% historically approved

    Single storey side/rear extension and partial garage conversion. Loft conversion with front/side and side/rear dormer extensions with composite timber cladding. New area of hardstanding with widened vehicular access and dropped kerb. Timber outbuilding and pergola in rear garden. Insertion of new external openings and rooflights with aluminium finish.

    Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer
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  • 6 Moor Lane Whitburn SR6 7JT

    View more details for 260521 50 yards away

    96% historically approved

    Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). TPO426 - T1 Sycamore: Remove ivy from the main stem and root flare. Undertake a selective crown thin of approximately 15–20%. Remove secondary growth to improve crown structure whilst retaining the tree's natural form, height and spread. Remove any dead, damaged, diseased, crossing or rubbing branches encountered during the works.

    Awaiting decision Trees
  • Rockwood, 5 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT

    View more details for 260523 50 yards away

    96% historically approved

    Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area: T1 Eucalyptus Tree - one metre crown reduction. T2 Sycamore Tree - crown lift branches over hanging maple tree. T3 Maple Tree - 1.5 metre full crown reduction.

    Awaiting decision Trees

In South Tyneside

  • 260532 Split decision

    HALL COURT,14 Front Street,Whitburn,SR6 7JE

    Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO219) T1 - Sycamore - Prune for crown lift to 8m; to reduce shading T2 - Sycamore - Prune for crown lift to 8m; to reduce shading T3 - Sycamore - Prune to crown lift tertiary growth to 6m; to reduce shading.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Trees
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    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
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    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 260629 Awaiting decision

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    Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees