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DM/26/01476/TCA - Trees in a Conservation Area Pending Decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Pruning, trimming and removal of deadwood in accordance with the submitted tree report for basic maintenance works - Section 211 notice Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Jun 2026
✓
Consultation
15 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 6 Jul 2026.

Documents 1

Statements & assessments 1

PDF ARBORICULTURAL STATEMENT Supporting Information · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DH7 9QY
Received
9 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Ward
Langley And Esh
Parish
Esh
Case officer
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Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Olivers Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14999041
Consultation
15 Jun 2026
Comments by
6 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

11 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Prune to clear overhead phone lines by 2m -T4-Sycamore, trim group to tidy mixed group-G7…
DM/22/02932/TCA
2021 Approved
Various tree works (Section 211 notice)
DM/21/02420/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Esh Church Of England Aided Primary School Front Street Esh Durham DH7 9QR
Oak growing near the boundary wall that is overhanging the public footpath and growing to…
DM/25/01969/TCA
2024 Approved
Lamesley Cottage Hall Road Esh Durham DH7 9QZ
Cedar (x2) - crown reduce by 0.5-1m and trim to tidy - Section 211 notice
DM/24/01702/TCA
2022 Approved
Esh Church Of England Aided Primary School Front Street Esh Durham DH7 9QR
Replacement windows & doors to entrance porch to provide improved accessibility and addit…
DM/22/03176/FPA
2022 Approved
Lamesley Cottage Hall Road Esh Durham DH7 9QZ
Front garden Cedar x 2 crown reduce by 0.5-1m and trim to tidy. Rear garden Laburnum crow…
DM/22/03026/TCA
2022 Approved
West House Front Street Esh Durham DH7 9QU
Loft conversion with dormer to rear
DM/22/00546/FPA
2020 Approved
Staplefield Hall Road Esh Durham DH7 9QZ
Felling of one Holly tree (Section 211 notice)
DM/20/01778/TCA
2019 Approved
Esh Village Green Hall Road Esh
T1 Ash - crown lift to 3 metres, T2 Norway Maple - crown lift to 3 metres, T3 Horse Chest…
DM/19/02089/TCA
2016 Approved
2 Hall Road Esh Durham DH7 9QZ
Erection of garden room to front
DM/16/03250/FPA
2016 Approved
Staplefield Hall Road Esh Durham DH7 9QZ
Two storey rear extension
DM/16/02563/FPA
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings