Planning application
Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
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 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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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.
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DM/25/03263/TCA Granted
Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
See attached arboricultural statement for the work required
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Oct 2024
Received by County Durham
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14 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Raise Objection
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15 Sep 2026
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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
276 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 91% granted
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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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