Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive Darlington DL3 8AR Data via plota.co.uk

25/01010/TF - Tree Felling/Pruning Approved

Proposal

Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.1) 1945 - remove hanger and reduce highest exposed branches back to failed point from 1 No. pine tree (G8) and fell 1 No. Elm tree (T34) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Sept 2025
Validated
16 Feb 2026
Consultation
17 Feb 2026
Approved
27 Mar 2026

Approved on 27 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Tree Felling/Pruning
Postcode
DL3 8AR
Received
23 Sept 2025
Validated
16 Feb 2026
Ward
Hummersknott
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
13 Apr 2026
Decision
GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Decision date
27 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Batson Groundcare Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14356206
Consultation
17 Feb 2026
Site notice
20 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Darlington ranks #123 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Darlington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #110 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #10 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #123 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #97 of 292
93%
Minor dwellings approved
15 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
24 decided
451
Total decisions
44 refused in 2025