Planning application
DM/25/02287/TCA
Greenside 50 West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AP
Proposal
T1 - 1 x Large Beech tree to be reduced all round by 2m to create a more compact but natural looking crown G4 - 1 x Conifer hedge to be trimmed removed this seasons growth G1 - 2 x Large Cherry trees forming 1 crown to be reduced by 1.5-2m creating a more compact but natural looking crown T2 - 1 x dying Cherry to be sectionally felled (crown is mostly dead and overhanging neighbouring buildings and base of tree is decayed T3 - 1 x Yew tree to have a light trim G2 - 1 x Holly and 1 x Yew overhanging lawn to be pruned back in line with other trees T4 - 1 x Large Cherry has poor formed and sparse crown, leans over drive and has weak union with included bark - Remove T5 - 1 x Yew on drive, remover snapped storm damaged limbs, carry out aerial inspection and reduce where needed for safety T6 - 1 x Larch on drive light reduction if possible and sever ivy at base G3 - group of Yew and conifer trees to be trimmed back around 1m to create a more compact and natural looking crown SECTION 211 NOTICE.
As published by the council, reference DM/25/02287/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2025
Received by County Durham
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with County Durham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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DM/26/01335/TCA Granted
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DM/26/00152/TCA Granted
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DM/26/01334/TPO Awaiting decision
Playground West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP
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DM/26/01412/FPA Awaiting decision
Site Of Former Wolsingham School And Commercial College Leazes Lane Wolsingham DL13 3DJ
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DM/21/01396/TCA Granted
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