Planning application
Land West Of 6 And 8 Blaidwood Drive Durham DH1 3TD
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Selectively coppice all Ash and Crack Willow stems within 12m of both the eastern, western and northern boundary. Pollard Crack Willow trees within the central belt to 10m in height. Selectively coppice overstory Ash trees with over 15% dieback within the central belt. Chip arisings on site and stack timber in 1-2m lengths for habitat.
As published by the council, reference DM/25/02453/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- DM/25/02453/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Received
- 3 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 23 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Neville's Cross
- Parish
- City Of Durham
- Decision by
- TPO/S211 (No objection)
- Postcode
- DH1 3TD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Sep 2025
Received by County Durham
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4 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Woodsman Arboriculture Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Active · incorporated 2024 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
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County Durham granted permission on 23 October 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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