Meadowbank Close Hurworth Place Darlington Data via plota.co.uk

26/00358/TF - Tree Felling/Pruning Approved

Proposal

Works to various trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 3) 1995 and (No.12) 2004 - Felling of 1-no. Lime Tree (T756), removal of epicormic growth and Ivy to 8-no. Lime Trees (T751, T752, T753, T754, T755.T758.T759, T761), Prune back branches to 1-no. Weeping Beech Tree (T764), prune back to create a 4.000-meter clearance from the closest part of the adjacent property (The Lodge 1 Tees View Hurworth Place) to 1-no. Copper Beech Tree (T757) together with a 4.000-meter lift from ground level, and prune back branches to 1-no. Weeping Willow Tree (T760) to create a 3.000-meter clearance over the adjacent car parking bays. (amended description). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Apr 2026
Consultation
17 Apr 2026
Approved
1 Jun 2026

Approved on 1 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Tree Felling/Pruning
Postcode
DL2 2DQ
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Hurworth
Parish
Hurworth Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
17 Apr 2026
Consultation
17 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Darlington ranks #123 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Darlington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #110 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #10 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #123 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #97 of 292
93%
Minor dwellings approved
15 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
24 decided
451
Total decisions
44 refused in 2025