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Woodland Lodge Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB

Granted County Durham DM/25/01573/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Crown lifting by approximately 2m, including pruning of soft pendulous growth all round to increase ground clearance and reduce encroachment into the neighbours property and garden/s. This may include removal of small diameter secondary branches only, e.g. under 75mm diameter, not main structural branches over this size. Crown reduction of mainly lateral growth in the lower tree crown to reduce the spread of the tree, in particular to reduce the extent of overhanging growth over the roofs of both properties. (no height reduction), pruning not to exceed 20% volume overall to maintain the natural form and symmetry of the tree. Removal of any visible deadwood or defective/damaged branches as required. TPO - PN1-317

As published by the council, reference DM/25/01573/TPO

Application record

Reference
DM/25/01573/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
11 Jun 2025
Validated
20 Jun 2025
Decided
7 Aug 2025
Ward
Deerness
Parish
Bearpark
Decision by
TPO/S211 (No objection)
Postcode
DH7 7EB

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jun 2025

    Received by County Durham

  2. 20 Jun 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Aug 2025

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 29 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

County Durham granted permission on 7 August 2025, 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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