Forton Hall Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/38560/TCA Decided

  Forton Hall Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  Forton and Meretown Conservation Area: T1 Oak - Removal of small diameter low branches back to the stem; reduction of higher branches by up to 2 metres. T2 Leylandii - Dismantle to ground level. T3 - Birch - Trim overhang by approximately up to 2 metres to clear adjacent property T4 - Alder - Trim overhang by approximately up to 2 metres to clear adjacent property. G1 - x3 large and several smaller Leylandii in woodland strip - Fell all Leylandii to ground level

  Decided 24 Jan 2025 Trees
• 19/31467/T5N Granted

  Forton Hall Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  Forton and Mereton Conservation Area: Sorbus aria (White Beam) and Prunus domestica (Victoria Plum) - remove dead trees

  Decided 18 Nov 2019 Trees

1. 25 Jun 2026

   Received by Stafford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Stafford took a median of 134 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Stafford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Stafford's median decision took 134 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.

• Forton Parish Hall Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  26/42479/FUL Submitted 21 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~15 Nov

  Creation of new toilet block. Construction of new flat roof between toilet block and main building with new doors and sidelights at either end. Insertion of new windows to match existing style. Removal of chimney stack. New soft and hard landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• The School House 3 Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  24/38929/TCA Submitted 25 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Forton and Meretown Conservation Area: Ash & White Willow - Cut them down and replant something a metre or two inside the boundary wall to stop the damage to the wall.

  Decided Trees 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Forton Hall Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  19/31467/T5N Submitted 11 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Forton and Mereton Conservation Area: Sorbus aria (White Beam) and Prunus domestica (Victoria Plum) - remove dead trees

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Forton Hall Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  23/38560/TCA Submitted 22 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Forton and Meretown Conservation Area: T1 Oak - Removal of small diameter low branches back to the stem; reduction of higher branches by up to 2 metres. T2 Leylandii - Dismantle to ground level. T3 - Birch - Trim overhang by approximately up to 2 metres to clear adjacent property T4 - Alder - Trim overhang by approximately up to 2 metres to clear adjacent property. G1 - x3 large and several smaller Leylandii in woodland strip - Fell all Leylandii to ground level

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• All Saints Church Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  24/39533/TCA Submitted 14 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Forton & Meretown Conservation Area: Yew - Reduce width of tree by trimming branches obstructing path access from churchyard entrance. Two horizontal branches to be reduced by 1.5m plus deadwood removal

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Forton House Meretown Lane Forton Newport Staffordshire TF10 8BY

  26/42505/HOU Submitted 24 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Alterations to fenestration and internal alterations (in conjunction with 26/42506/LBC)

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• 26/42762/T5N Awaiting decision

  Mill Bank Stafford Staffordshire

  Stafford Conservation Area: Willow - Remove. Tree is 40% dead and is in need of removal on safety grounds.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42719/T5N Awaiting decision

  Lion Lodge Ingestre Park Road Ingestre Stafford Staffordshire

  Ingestre Conservation Area: Works as per submitted schedule

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42723/T5N Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent Church Of St John The Baptist Tixall Stafford Staffordshire

  Tixall Conservation Area: Ash - Fell at ground level

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42776/TCA Awaiting decision

  St Marys Church St Marys Place Stafford Staffordshire ST16 2AR

  Stafford Conservation Area: 3 x Limes - Crown lift to 5m all around. Remove epicormic growth and crown reduce by up to 3m to achieve clearance from properties and church

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/42687/TWT Awaiting decision

  1 Field Rise Road Tittensor Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST12 9JY

  TPO 135 1983: Lime - Pollard from 20m to approx 11m. Tree at considerable size and close to property.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees