1 Greystones Drive Darlington DL3 9TF Data via plota.co.uk

26/00385/TF - Tree Felling/Pruning Approved

Proposal

Works to 1 No. Red Cedar tree protected under Tree preservation Order (No.3) 1962 - prune overhanging branches away from access road by 3 m and crown lift to 3 m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Approved
21 May 2026

Approved on 21 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Tree Felling/Pruning
Postcode
DL3 9TF
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
Mowden
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14865113
Neighbours
24 Apr 2026
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Site notice
27 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