Brokenway House Hood Street St Johns Chapel Bishop Auckland DL13 1RR Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00961/TCA - Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1-Fell- Ash Tree, T2-Fell- Beech Tree, T3-Remove overhanging lower limb-Willow Tree. Section 211 notice. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Apr 2026
Consultation
20 Apr 2026
Approved
21 May 2026

Approved on 21 May 2026 · TPO/S211 (No objection) · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DL13 1RR
Received
15 Apr 2026
Validated
15 Apr 2026
Ward
Weardale
Parish
Stanhope
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
TPO/S211 (No objection)
Agent
Batson Groundcare Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14859230
Consultation
20 Apr 2026
Comments by
11 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #32 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #185 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #212 of 292
83%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
44 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,693
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025