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4 Bishops Gate Durham DH1 4JU

Granted County Durham DM/24/02336/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1. Sycamore - Reduce over hang to neighbours by 1-1.5m T2. Sycamore - Reduce over hang to neighbours by 1-1.5m and crown thin by 15% G3. Conifer group - reduce height by 50% G4. Elm group - reduce back from neighbours by 1m and thin by 10% T5. Lime - crown lift to 6m

As published by the council, reference DM/24/02336/TPO

Application record

Reference
DM/24/02336/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided
Decision
Approved
Received
23 Aug 2024
Validated
26 Aug 2024
Decided
10 Oct 2024
Ward
Neville's Cross (Historic)
Parish
City Of Durham
Decision by
TPO/S211 (No objection)
Postcode
DH1 4JU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Aug 2024

    Received by County Durham

  2. 26 Aug 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Oct 2024

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, a construction firm registered in Durham

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

County Durham granted permission on 10 October 2024, 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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