Serenna Lodge 2 Dial Stob Hill Bishop Auckland DL14 7QF Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01440/TCA - Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Coppiced Ash stem to remove down to ground level. T2 Dual leader Ash to remove down to ground level. T3 Ash to remove down to ground level. G1 7 x Sycamores to side prune by 1.5m to reduce overhang from fence and seating area. G2 Self seeded Ash with ADB to remove down to ground level. - Section 211 notice. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Jun 2026
Consultation
8 Jun 2026
Approved
1 Jul 2026

Approved on 1 Jul 2026 · TPO/S211 (No objection) · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DL14 7QF
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
Bishop Auckland
Parish
Bishop Auckland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Jul 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
1 Jul 2026
Decision level
TPO/S211 (No objection)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Arbor Division Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14988691
Consultation
8 Jun 2026
Comments by
29 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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