Planning application
3 Hallgarth The Grove Consett DH8 8BJ
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) in the woodland to the rear of 3 Hallgarth, Undertake a formative 1.5-2m reduction of the whole tree - TPO- DER-058
As published by the council, reference DM/25/03483/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- DM/25/03483/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 15 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 6 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 17 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Consett South
- Parish
- No Parish
- Decision by
- TPO Full Delegated
- Postcode
- DH8 8BJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Dec 2025
Received by County Durham
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6 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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20 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Special Branch Tree Services LTD Agent, a tree-works contractor
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County Durham refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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