1 Church Lane Shadforth Durham DH6 1NR Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01126/TCA - Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Cherry (T1) - removal of branches overhanging drive to prevent damage from access and improve shape of tree. Ash (T2) - removal of two branches on bottom of tree to improve health. Hawthorn (T3) - pruning to top and sides. Multiple (T4) - removal of low hanging branches to allow access. Hawthorn (T5) - general pruning to improve tree health and height. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Consultation
7 May 2026
Approved
1 Jun 2026

Approved on 1 Jun 2026 · TPO/S211 (No objection) · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DH6 1NR
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Easington And Shotton
Parish
Shadforth
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
TPO/S211 (No objection)

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14908213
Consultation
7 May 2026
Comments by
28 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