16 Briardene Durham DH1 4QU

1. 25 Jun 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 August 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   County Durham took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 19 Briardene Durham DH1 4QU

  DM/23/03255/TPO Submitted 30 Oct 2023 50 yards away

  T1. Conifer - fell due to tree's roots infiltrating drains causing damage and blockage

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Poole House Pimlico Durham DH1 4QW

  DM/25/03395/TCA Submitted 4 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Prune trees around x5 lamp posts by 2.5m either side and back by 1m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Rowanwood Clay Lane Durham DH1 4QL

  DM/26/00592/CEU Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jun

  Use of existing residential property for short-term holiday letting purposes.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 12 docs

• 12 Brierville Durham DH1 4QE

  DM/26/00980/FPA Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Replacement of the front timber sash windows with new timber sash windows. Replacement of the rear timber sash windows with upvc sash windows. Replacement of the rear timber casement windows with upvc casement windows. Infill of 1 existing window opening with brick to match existing. Installation of 1 velux window to the rear slope of the main roof. Replacement of the dormer felt roof with EDPM. Replacement of conservatory acrylic sheet roof with fibre cement slate tiles and 2x velux windows. Replacement gutter, downpipes and soil pipes.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 17 docs

• 9 Brierville Durham DH1 4QE

  DM/23/00256/FPA Submitted 1 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Proposed replacement of bay windows and attached panelling to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 7 Beech Crest Durham DH1 4QF

  DM/21/01290/FPA Submitted 9 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Rear single storey lean to extension to kitchen

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DM/26/01832/TPO Granted

  11 Castle View Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3XA

  Cherry (T1) - crown reduce whole canopy by 1.5m, crown raise by 1m, all branch severance to be no greater than 75mm diameter, Beech (T2) - felling and removal to ground level with replacement species, Silver Birch (T3) - removal of deadwood only, Beech (T4) - crown lift lowest small diameter fine branches, removal of deadwood only (Amended Description)

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02546/TCA Decided

  Walkway The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL

  Lime x8 - pollard to previously reduced points leaving stems at 7m. (amended proposal)

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02319/TPO Granted

  5 Almoners Barn Durham DH1 3TZ

  Works to protected trees (PN1-319) as outlined in the 'Health and Condition Tree Report' dated 2nd September 2026

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02412/TPO Granted

  Brooklands 23A North Lodge Chester-le-Street DH3 4BA

  T1- sycamore - fell close to ground level as possible and T2 - birch - fell close to ground level

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02523/TCA Decided

  Travel Lodge Station Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 1LJ

  15 self set whitebeam trees that need to be cut down to ground level as they are completely blocking the windows on the rear of the building

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees