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Sycamore trees T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 and T8 - 2m crown lift from the lowest branchesSycamore trees T1 and T2 - selective pruning of branches that are currently in contact with the church. Remove no more than 1m or as close to the nearest pruning point All within Group A1 St John's Church, Backworth TPO 2023 [amended description 21.07.2026]

St Johns Church Church Road Backworth Newcastle Upon Tyne

DecidedReference: 26/00728/TPONorth Tyneside Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
tree preservation order tree works
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Determination deadline
15 Jul 2026
Local authority
North Tyneside Council

Application overview

Sycamore trees T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 and T8 - 2m crown lift from the lowest branchesSycamore trees T1 and T2 - selective pruning of branches that are currently in contact with the church. Remove no more than 1m or as close to the nearest pruning point All within Group A1 St John's Church, Backworth TPO 2023 [amended description 21.07.2026]

Proposal details

Reference
26/00728/TPO
Alternative references
PP-14949108
Ward
Backworth & Holystone
Parish
Whitley Bay
Agent
Tree Beard Tree Surgery Ltd

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St Johns Church Church Road Backworth Newcastle Upon Tyne

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DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Recommendation ReportOfficer Recommendation Report · PDF23 Jul 2026View
CONSENT NOTICEDecision · PDF23 Jul 2026View
TREE LOCATIONSDrawing20 May 2026View
TREE PRESERVATION ORDEROther · PDF20 May 2026View

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