Springfield House Springfield Terrace Willington DL15 0HW
Pending Consideration
DM/26/00616/TPO
Description
Fell to ground Ash (T1), removal of 4 lowest limbs of Sycamore (T2), reduce laterals by 2 metres and reduce height by 2.5 metres of Sycamore (T3) and cut back Yew tree to boundary wall to clear obstruction of footpath (T4) protected by TPO WVDC-2-1989
4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#148 of 282
Durham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 282. 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.
Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #30 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #201 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #205 of 282
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