Elvet Meadow Villa Darlington Road Durham DH1 3FS Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00256/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Refused
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1. Lime - Prune, Crown thin, Crown reduce and Crown lift by 50 percent Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Feb 2026
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Validated
19 Feb 2026
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Consultation
3 Mar 2026
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Refused
15 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 15 Apr 2026 · Full Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Documents 2

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FULL DELEGATED Delegated Report · 16 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF ARB Consultee Comment · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DH1 3FS
Received
2 Feb 2026
Validated
19 Feb 2026
Ward
Neville's Cross
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Apr 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
15 Apr 2026
Decision level
Full Delegated
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14669269
Neighbours
3 Mar 2026
Consultation
3 Mar 2026
Comments by
24 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Refused
T1. Lime tree - fell to ground level (amended description)
DM/24/00253/TPO
2022 Approved
Change of use from former electricity sub-station land to residential garden/patio, with…
DM/22/01971/FPA
2021 Approved
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to DM/17/00701/FPA relating to change…
DM/21/02203/VOC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 Approved
18 Blaidwood Drive Durham DH1 3TD
Application for non-material amendment to DM/21/03169/FPA (single storey rear extension)…
DM/22/01775/NMA
2021 Approved
18 Blaidwood Drive Durham DH1 3TD
Single storey rear extension
DM/21/03169/FPA
2019 Approved
Electricity Substation Merryoaks DH1 3SX
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Windows), 5 (Means of Enclosure), 6 (Closure of…
DRC/19/00464
2017 Approved
Electricity Substation Merryoaks DH1 3SX
Proposed change of use of and extension to redundant Electrical Sub Station to create 1No…
DM/17/00701/FPA
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Durham ranks #190 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #52 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #190 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #213 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
49 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
201 decided
1,706
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings