209 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QN Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01561/TCA - Trees in a Conservation Area Pending Consideration

Proposal

Reduce central leader with dieback by 4m, reduce sides and all other growth by upto 3m, shaping in. Remove any remaining deadwood to 1no. apple tree Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Consultation
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 13 Jul 2026.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DH1 1QN
Received
16 Jun 2026
Validated
18 Jun 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
30 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Olivers Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15014048
Consultation
22 Jun 2026
Comments by
13 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 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.

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, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #32 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #185 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #212 of 292
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