The Observatory Potters Bank Durham DH1 3RR

1. 31 Mar 2021

   Received by County Durham

2. 27 May 2021

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 27 May 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 28 Westhouse Avenue Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4FH

  DM/21/01831/TPO Submitted 19 May 2021 200 yards away

  T21 Beech removal of the lowest smallest diameter branches only, no other works are required to this specimen (amended proposal)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Longridge Potters Bank Durham DH1 3RR

  DM/23/00041/FPA Submitted 3 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Single storey front extensions and replacement windows

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Woodhey Bells Folly Potters Bank Durham DH1 3RR

  DM/26/02800/TPO Submitted 19 Oct 2026 250 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

  Lime (T1) - crown reduction, re-pollard and removal of epicormic growth

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 19 Faraday Court Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4FG

  DM/26/00094/TPO Submitted 13 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  T1-Sycamore Crown reduce/thin by 15%

  Refused Trees 7 docs

• Durham University Institute For Middle East And Islamic Al-Qasimi Building Elvet Hill Road Durham DH1 3TU

  DM/23/00716/TCA Submitted 13 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  T1 - Ash - Monolith to 3 - 4m. T2 Ash - Monolith to 3 - 4m. G1 - Crown lift over road to 5.2m or prune/shorten branches to create easement between trees and road.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Sheraton Park North Of Kirkwood Drive Nevilles Cross DH1 4FF

  DM/23/03212/TPO Submitted 25 Oct 2023 300 yards away

  Works to trees protected by TPO PN1-435-B as outlined in Tree Report submitted 20th December 2023

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• DM/26/02877/TCA Decided

  Lanchester Primary School Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0HU

  T1 - Common ash - Remove deadwood T2 - Common ash - Fell to ground level. G2 Common ash - group (3 trees) - Remove 1 heavily leaning ash to ground level. Remove deadwood from the other 2 trees. Works updated by client instruction. G3 Mixed broadleaves - group - Monolith / fell the 3 trees marked with orange paint. Priority 1. Individual positions not shown. T3 - Wild cherry - Fell to ground level. T4 - Rowan - Fell to ground level. T5 - Common ash - Remove deadwood T6 - Common ash - Fell to ground level. T7 - Sycamore - Remove deadwood. T8 - Common ash - Remove deadwood. T9 - Dead ash (boundary) - Remove to ground level. Section 211 notice

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 29 Oct 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02608/TCA Decided

  6 Darley Court Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3LQ

  T1 Cherry - crown reduce and reshape by 3m T2 Cherry - crown reduce and reshape by 2m

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02955/TCA Awaiting decision

  Linden Lodge Cadger Bank Lanchester Durham DH7 0HB

  T1 - Lime - Crown Reduction by 25%, reduce the overall height by 4 metres and reshaping the lateral crown spread by1-2 metres maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T2 & T3 Lime - Crown Reduction by 25%, reducing the overall height of both trees by 3-4 metres (25%), and reducing the lateral crown spread by 1-2 metres maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. Section 211 notice

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 5 Nov 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02956/TCA Awaiting decision

  Durham Sixth Form Centre The Sands Durham DH1 1SG

  Cherry - fell as close to current ground level as practical, Poplar - remove broken/hanging limb

  Received 3 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02559/TCA Decided

  1 Parklands Court Castle Eden Hartlepool TS27 4TQ

  Fell Sycamore tree to rear

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees