3 Hermitage Park Chester-le-Street DH3 3JZ

1. 22 Aug 2024

   Received by County Durham

2. 13 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Nov 2024

   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

• 26 Orchard Gardens Chester-le-Street DH3 3JY

  DM/21/00991/FPA Submitted 22 Mar 2021 118m away

  First floor side extension above existing flat roof garage to include 2 no. dormer windows

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs

• 4 Orchard Gardens Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3JY

  DM/26/02268/VOC Submitted 28 Aug 2026 142m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/03329/FPA for the replacement of hip roof to rear extension to flat roof with lantern

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension

• 4 Orchard Gardens Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3JY

  DM/25/03329/FPA Submitted 25 Nov 2025 158m away

  Single storey front, side and rear extensions (amended description)

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Jolliffe Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3LX

  DM/24/02510/FPA Submitted 11 Sep 2024 217m away

  Side extension to adjoin existing garage and part garage conversion

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 7 Carrowmore Road Chester-le-Street DH2 3DY

  DM/24/02312/TPO Submitted 21 Aug 2024 254m away

  Remove one lowest most branch from 1no. Sycamore tree located closest to the property (amended description)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 23 Carrowmore Road Chester-le-Street DH2 3DY

  DM/26/02087/FPA Submitted 5 Aug 2026 259m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Two storey side extension, single storey extension, porch to front and extend existing hardstanding

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 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