6 The Paddock Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0GA Data via plota.co.uk
DM/26/01045/TPO - Tree Preservation Order
Approved
Proposal
T1 - Beech Tree: Reduce encroaching branches away from the property by approximately 1.5 metres. - TPO-WVDC-13-2008 Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
23 Apr 2026
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Validated
24 Apr 2026
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Consultation
27 Apr 2026
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Approved
4 Jun 2026
Approved on 4 Jun 2026 · TPO/S211 (No objection) · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Durham
- Application type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Postcode
- DL14 0GA
- Received
- 23 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Crook
- Parish
- Witton-le-Wear
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 19 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Approved
- Decision date
- 4 Jun 2026
- Decision level
- TPO/S211 (No objection)
- Applicant
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- Agent
- Batson Groundcare Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14882067
- Neighbours
- 27 Apr 2026
- Consultation
- 27 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 18 May 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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Planning Authority Score
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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
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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
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6 The Paddock Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0GA