Planning application
Rockwood, 5 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
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 View more details for 260523
Application record
- Reference
- View more details for 260523
- Status
- Pending As published: REGISTERED
- 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.
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260523 Granted
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
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21 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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What happens while it is decided
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About this record
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19 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT
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.
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6 Moor Lane Whitburn SR6 7JT
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Awaiting decision Trees -
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.
Split decision Trees -
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.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
19 Moor Lane, Whitburn, SR6 7JT
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.
Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 12 docsSmall domestic -
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.
Split decision Trees 4 docs