The Grey Tower North Road Durham DH1 4RR

1. 11 Mar 2021

   Received by County Durham

2. 28 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• The Grey Tower North Road Durham DH1 4RR

  DM/26/01181/TCA Submitted 11 May 2026 26m away

  Felling and Removal of 2No Spruce Trees

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• The Grey Tower North Road Durham DH1 4RR

  DM/21/01953/TCA Submitted 28 May 2021 53m away

  Remove lowest branch growing to south west, one large branch growing to north west (resting on street light), two lowest branches growing to south east and major dead wood from crown to 1 no. Beech (T1)

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 6 Princes Street Durham DH1 4RP

  DM/26/01629/VOC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 76m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Variation of condition 3 pursuant to planning permission 4/09/00716/FPA to replace timber framed roof lantern with aluminium framed roof lantern.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing

• Woodland At St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG

  DM/25/02367/TPO Submitted 26 Aug 2025 83m away

  Various tree works contained within the submitted AIA, with the exception of amendment to T17 (Beech) which now proposes decay testing and not removal as originally proposed - Amended Description

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 44 Albert Street Durham DH1 4RJ

  DM/21/01588/TCA Submitted 4 May 2021 109m away

  Removal of 2no Hawthorn trees and 1no Apple tree reduced by 1.5m and pruned.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 41 Albert Street Durham DH1 4RJ

  DM/26/02001/TPO Submitted 31 Jul 2026 117m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Lime 1567 (T1) - remove dead wood and crown raise, Eucalyptus A1 (T2) - fell to 3m above ground level, Sycamore 1552 (T3), 1550 (T4), 1551 (T5), 1553 (T6) and Sycamore T08 (T7) - remove dead wood and crown raise, Ash T09 (T8), Sycamore T06 (T9), Oak T04 (T10) - remove dead wood and crown raise

  Awaiting decision Trees

• DM/26/02297/TCA Awaiting decision

  Land To The South Of 7 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii All tree works will be carried out by a qualified and insured arboricultural contractor. Stumps will be ground down to below ground level. All arisings will be removed from site and responsibly disposed of. The boundary will be retained with a low stone wall, matching the existing wall to the left and respecting the character of the conservation area. The works will not affect any protected trees or features, where applicable. The surrounding trees and vegetation will be protected throughout the works. Justification Removing the Leylandii will significantly enhance the character and appearance of the garden and the wider conservation area. It will open up the space, allow for better light, and restore a more appropriate balance with the mature trees and natural surroundings.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02295/TPO Awaiting decision

  Shotley Cottage 28 Snows Green Road Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0HA

  Tree 1 - Chestnut- crown reduction and general prune, clearing limbs from close by cables. Tree 2 - Sycamore - crown reduction and general pruning, removal of limbs overhanging cables and highway. - TPO-DER-033H

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/01872/TCA Granted

  Quarryside Back Western Hill Durham DH1 4RG

  Oak (T1) - weight reduction to alleviate stresses of extensive split in the co-dominant stem (retrospective)

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02274/TPO Awaiting decision

  31 North Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LJ

  T1. Sycamore: Sectional felling and complete removal across a managed 24 month phased structural plan T4. Yew: Fell T3. Lawson Cypress: Fell T2. Oak: Canopy reduction by 2m, raise crown to 4m from ground level Replacement planting with 3no. Silver Birch

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02263/TCA Awaiting decision

  Wolfelee The Fold Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6AQ

  Tree 1T - Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium). Located in rear garden - 30% crown reduction, back to previous pruned position, and slight crown lift (1m) to keep clearance to power lines. - Section 211 notice

  27 Aug 2026 Trees