Trelayne 4 Parklands Drive Castle Eden Hartlepool TS27 4TG Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00979/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Removal of 3 x Ash Trees that have clear evidence of Ash Dieback fungus removal of 1 x dying Sycamore tree Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Consultation
27 Apr 2026
Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · TPO Full Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
TS27 4TG
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Castle Eden And Passfield
Parish
Castle Eden
Case officer
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Target decision
15 Jun 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
10 Jun 2026
Decision level
TPO Full Delegated
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14866482
Neighbours
27 Apr 2026
Consultation
27 Apr 2026
Comments by
18 May 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