Planning application
24 The Farthings Usworth Washington NE37 1PG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Sycamore Tree - remove limbs overhanging into neighbouring garden.
As published by the council, reference 26/01903/TPA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01903/TPA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Current
- Received
- 3 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- NE37 1PG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Sep 2026
Received by Sunderland
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Sunderland took a median of 74 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Sunderland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sunderland's median decision took 74 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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
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35 The Farthings Usworth Washington NE37 1PG
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3 The Copse Usworth Washington NE37 2TS
Removal of Scots Pine due to damage to patio at rear of property.
Refused Trees 10 docs -
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Erection of 1 no. v-stack sign.
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1no. sycamore tree - crown reduction upto 25%
Granted Trees 7 docs -
3 Beechcroft Usworth Washington NE37 1QL
Erection of a single storey extension to side and rear and porch to front
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26/01773/TPA Awaiting decision
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26/01729/TPA Awaiting decision
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26/01710/TPA Awaiting decision
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26/01669/TPA Awaiting decision
7 Stedham Close Washington NE37 3LS
T1 (Conifer) - remove T2 (Cherry) - remove T3 (Sycamore) - prune back secondary limbs on large limb closest to the house taken it back to suitable growth points to clear property
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26/01618/TPA Awaiting decision
Willow Dykes Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PS
T20 Horse Chestnut - Trim back overhang from neighbours garden by 3m , removal of low lying branches.