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DM/26/01832/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Pending Consideration

Proposal

Cherry (T1) - crown reduce whole canopy by 1.5m, crown raise by 1m, all branch severance to be no greater than 75mm diameter, Beech (T2) - felling and removal to ground level, Silver Birch (T3) - crown reduce by 2m, crown clean to include deadwood and lesser of any crossing branches, Beech (T4) - crown reduce south side canopy by 1.5m, crown clean to include deadwood and lesser of any crossing branches… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Consultation
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 13 Aug 2026.

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
DH3 3XA
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Ward
North Lodge
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Arbor Division Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 16 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15087014
Neighbours
23 Jul 2026
Consultation
23 Jul 2026
Comments by
13 Aug 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