Springfield House Springfield Terrace Willington DL15 0HW Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00616/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Removal of 4 lowest limbs of Sycamore (T2) protected by TPO WVDC-2-1989 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Mar 2026
Consultation
16 Mar 2026
Approved
6 May 2026

Approved on 6 May 2026 · Full Delegated · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DL15 0HW
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
Willington And Hunwick
Parish
Greater Willington
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 May 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
6 May 2026
Decision level
Full Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Timmins Tree Surgery Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14770808
Neighbours
16 Mar 2026
Consultation
16 Mar 2026
Comments by
6 Apr 2026
Site notice
23 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
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