Planning application
Hermitage TPO Area A2 The Hermitage Chester-le-street DH2 3RG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T54 Purple Beech Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. T65 horse Chestnut Stem decay noted, it was agreed to see the tree within the summer months to assess its leaf coverage. A final decision will be made at that time. T116 No works required. T135 Oak Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2 m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. Remove visible deadwood as required, pruning back to sound wood or appropriate branch junctions. G142 Reduce highlighted ash within corner of field by 3m only. (amended proposal)
As published by the council, reference DM/25/03264/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- DM/25/03264/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 19 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 29 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Chester-le-Street South
- Parish
- No Parish
- Decision by
- TPO/S211 (No objection)
- Postcode
- DH2 3RG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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19 Nov 2025
Received by County Durham
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20 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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20 Jul 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
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8 documents on file for this application
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County Durham granted permission on 29 January 2026, 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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