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164A Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QH

Granted County Durham DM/23/00503/TCA Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1. English language Elm: removal of lower westerly limb growing into cypress to allow tree more light and unhindered growth. 25% crown reduction on north side to balance crown and alleviate overhanging weight T2. Beech tree: - 25% crown reduction predominantly to eastern side to create more compact crown, reduce overhanging weight over 3rd party targets and balance crown weight. Dead wood removal and crown clean ( crossing, damaged, diseased branches) T3. Beech tree: fell by section dismantle. heavily decayed, large vertical crack in main stem (south east). colonisation of G.applinatum at base and main union (tree to be replaced). T4. Beech tree: dead wood removal and crown clean ( crossing, damaged, diseased branches). 25% reduction of leader and branches overhanging 3rd party car park T5. Beech tree: dead wood removal and crown clean ( crossing, damaged, diseased branches) Group1- ash/syc: removal/ ringing of ivy from all affected trees. Felling of ash trees showing signs of ash die back

As published by the council, reference DM/23/00503/TCA

Application record

Reference
DM/23/00503/TCA
Type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
21 Feb 2023
Validated
21 Feb 2023
Decided
27 Mar 2023
Ward
Elvet And Gilesgate (Historic)
Parish
City Of Durham
Decision by
TPO/S211 (No objection)
Postcode
DH1 1QH

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Feb 2023

    Received by County Durham

  2. 27 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 15 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Simply Tree Care Agent, a tree-works contractor

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What this grant of permission means

County Durham granted permission on 27 March 2023, 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.

About tree works applications

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.

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