Land North West Of 13 Briary Gardens Shotley Bridge DH8 0RE

1. 16 Jan 2023

   Received by County Durham

2. 17 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Sep 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

• 183 Benfieldside Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 0RB

  DM/26/00832/FPA Submitted 31 Mar 2026 109m away

  Single storey side extension to existing dwelling plus replacement double garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Peile Park Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0SL

  DM/22/02588/TPO Submitted 2 Sep 2022 111m away

  Crown reduce and reshape by 4 metre of one Sycamore tree (TPO-DER-033B)

  Refused Trees 4 docs

• 183 Benfieldside Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 0RB

  DM/26/02059/VOC Submitted 5 Aug 2026 141m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  Application Reference Number: DM/26/00832/FPA Date of Decision: 18/05/2026 Condition Number(s): Condition 2 - Approved Plans Conditions(s) Removal: Applicant would like to create attic storage space within approved double garage with dormer roof extension to side of proposed garage Replace approved drawings 100 Existing and Proposed Site/Roof Plan and 201A Proposed Plans and Elevations with drawings 100 Rev.A Existing and Proposed Site/Roof Plan and 201 Rev.B Proposed Plans and Elevations

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer

• Site Of Former Shotley Bridge Village Hall The Terrace Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0EY

  DM/26/01151/FPA Submitted 7 May 2026 165m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Change of use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to C5 (Dwellinghouse, used otherwise than as sole or main residence) for short term holiday lets - retrospective

  Awaiting decision
  Domestic

• Church Lodge Church Bank Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0NW

  DM/26/01415/CPO Submitted 3 Jun 2026 186m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a 1.0m high stone wall to front of property.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• Holly Cottage Church Bank Shotley Bridge Consett County Durham Dh8 0nw

  1/2003/0935/17684 Submitted 11 Sep 2003 192m away

  Pruning of four ash trees (section 211)

  Granted 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