Zen Bar Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01201/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Pending Consideration
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 May 2026
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Validated
13 May 2026
✓
Consultation
15 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 5 Jun 2026.

Documents 4

Plans & drawings 1

IMG TREE LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 12 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

IMG TREE PICTURE 3 Photo · 12 May 2026 View ↗ IMG TREE PICTURE 1 Photo · 12 May 2026 View ↗ IMG TREE PICTURE 2 Photo · 12 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DH1 3JS
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
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Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Arborline Tree Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14927861
Neighbours
15 May 2026
Consultation
15 May 2026
Comments by
5 Jun 2026
Site notice
29 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Single-storey front extension
DM/25/01015/FPA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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Ground floor external lighting
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2025
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Externally illuminated fascia sign
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2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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Insertion of new boilers on second floor of courthouse with new pipework, louvres to exte…
DM/25/00543/LB
2024 Approved
The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
T1. Ash - prune to clear the building by 2 metres and crown lift T2,3 & 4 Limes - reduced…
DM/24/00319/TCA
2023 Approved
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2022 Approved
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2022 Approved
29 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AL
Reduce and reshape T1 and T2 (sycamores) by 2-3m and prune to clear the roof by 3.5m
DM/22/03389/TCA
2022 Approved
9 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Removal of entrance glass canopy
DM/22/01986/LB
2022 Approved
The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
Conversion of first floor apartment into 3 x 2 bed apartments.
DM/22/00625/FPA
2021 Refused
1 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Change of Use from 5 bed C4 HMO to 7 Bed Sui Generis HMO and two storey side extension
DM/21/03050/FPA
2021 Approved
6 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Crown reduction by 25% to 1no. Ash (T1)
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2020 Refused
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2020 Approved
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Restoration of former office to HMO including dormer window to front and rear roof slopes…
DM/20/01403/LB
2020 Withdrawn
17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Change of use from estate agents (A2) to HMO (C4) (amended)
DM/20/01402/FPA
2020 Approved
20 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Proposed rear extension and Internal alterations to increase size of all undersized bedro…
DM/20/00112/FPA
2020 Withdrawn
17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
To install stud wall on ground floor to create a lobby area, to reposition first floor wa…
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2019 Refused
1 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Change of use from 5 bedroom HMO to 7 bedroom HMO (C4 to Sui Generis) and Two storey side…
DM/19/02864/FPA
2019 Approved
Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HN
Prune 6no Sycamore trees and 1no Lime tree to give 3.5m clearance
DM/19/03907/TCA
2016 Approved
Court Inn Court Lane Durham DH1 3AW
Erection of single storey extension to side
DM/16/01843/FPA
2016 Approved
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Land At The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
Crown reduction by 15% and pruning of upper branches of 1no. Lime tree
DM/16/00514/TPO
2016 Refused
Land At The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
Crown reduction by 15% and pruning of upper branches of 1no. Lime tree
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2016 Withdrawn
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Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings