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Trees approval rate in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne approved 88.5% of trees applications, based on 860 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
88.5%
trees approval rate
860
Trees decisions
761
Approved
99
Refused
93.1%
Newcastle upon Tyne overall
How trees compares in Newcastle upon Tyne
Trees
88.5%
Newcastle upon Tyne all types
93.1%
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Other application types in Newcastle upon Tyne
Other
92.4%
Discharge of Conditions
98.1%
Trees
88.5%
Certificate of Lawfulness
95.1%
Listed Building
97.6%
Advertisement
88.4%
Prior Approval
88.5%