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Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

Decided County Durham DM/24/02716/TCA Trees in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T2 - Sycamore - Fell Tree with major decay at base, which is close to boathouse, as close to ground level as practical. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as practical. This tree is in decline with a sparse canopy which grows at an angle directly overhanging the footpath. T4 - Sycamore - Prune to clear the building by 2m and remove epicormic growth up to 4m. T5 - Sycamore - Remove low branch growing towards the building for long term clearance. T6 - Cherry - Crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m to give clearance from building and lessen the windsail of the tree due to low decay/cavity on the stem. T7 - Lime - Remove major deadwood, is located in a high use public area. T8 - Lime - Fell as close to ground level as practical. Low decay present at twin stemmed union on lower stem. Located close to historic building, would require regular pruning as this tree has basal defects recommend removing and re-planting a tree with greater clearance from the building.

As published by the council, reference DM/24/02716/TCA

Application record

Reference
DM/24/02716/TCA
Type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Raise Objection
Received
3 Oct 2024
Validated
3 Oct 2024
Decided
14 Nov 2024
Ward
Elvet And Gilesgate (Historic)
Parish
City Of Durham
Decision by
TPO Full Delegated
Postcode
DH1 3EH

Site history

Applications at this address on the County Durham register

This site has had 7 applications since 2021: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • DM/26/02150/AD Awaiting decision

    Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

    Replacement of 2 no. freestanding external information signs adjacent to the north entrance of Durham Cathedral.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • DM/26/00694/LB Granted

    Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

    Lead roof covering renewal; stonework conservation and repair; lead hopper and downpipes; redecoration and conservation of ribbed vaults.

    Decided 12 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/25/03263/TCA Granted

    Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

    See attached arboricultural statement for the work required

    Decided 22 Dec 2025 Trees
  • DM/23/00331/LB Granted

    Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

    Addition of stone renewal and structural pinning on the Monks Garden wall

    Decided 4 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/21/02954/FPA Granted

    Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

    Stonework conservation and repairs, replacement of existing coping stone, installation of new wrought iron railing to the Monks Garden Wall

    Decided 29 Apr 2022 Full applications
  • DM/21/02776/LB Granted

    Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

    Stonework conservation and repairs, replacement of existing coping stone, installation of new wrought iron railing to the Monks Garden Wall

    Decided 29 Apr 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Oct 2024

    Received by County Durham

  2. 14 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Raise Objection

  3. 15 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Olivers Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Ferryhill

Active · incorporated 2002 · Ferryhill

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Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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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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