Playground West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/21/01396/TCA Granted

  Playground West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP

  Felling of 2 No. trees (T37 and Sycamore close to T31), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level and reduce width by 3m (T1), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level and prune to clear utility pole by 2m (T3), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level (T4, T6, T8, T10), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level, shorten 3 No. branches closest to basketball hoop and 1 No. branch encroaching boundary fence by 1.5m (T36), crown lift to 3m (T25, T26, G1, G2), prune to clear streetlight by 3m (T5), prune to clear utility pole by 2m (T11), remove limb at 5m over path (T14), reduce low branch over path to a side branch behind wound (T15), remove 4 No. branches closest to neighbouring house (T22), crown thin by 15% (T35), reduce width of tree by up to 3m (T38) and reduce width of tree by up to 2m (T39). Removal of epicormic growth (T2, T20, T22, T27, T31) and crown clean (T3, T4, T6, T7, T8, T9, T11, T12, T13, T14, T15, T20, T25, T28, T30, T31, T32, G1, G2)

  Decided 24 May 2021 Trees

1. 27 May 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 28 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 8 July 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.

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.

• Building South West Of St Annes Centre West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP

  DM/20/03744/FPA Submitted 18 Dec 2020 7m away

  Conversion and extension of pavilion to form food/ refreshment sales kiosk and WC facilities.

  Granted Full applications Extension 38 docs

• Playground West End Wolsingham DL13 3AP

  DM/21/01396/TCA Submitted 19 Apr 2021 52m away

  Felling of 2 No. trees (T37 and Sycamore close to T31), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level and reduce width by 3m (T1), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level and prune to clear utility pole by 2m (T3), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level (T4, T6, T8, T10), shorten finer growth to achieve 3.5m height from ground level, shorten 3 No. branches closest to basketball hoop and 1 No. branch encroaching boundary fence by 1.5m (T36), crown lift to 3m (T25, T26, G1, G2), prune to clear streetlight by 3m (T5), prune to clear utility pole by 2m (T11), remove limb at 5m over path (T14), reduce low branch over path to a side branch behind wound (T15), remove 4 No. branches closest to neighbouring house (T22), crown thin by 15% (T35), reduce width of tree by up to 3m (T38) and reduce width of tree by up to 2m (T39). Removal of epicormic growth (T2, T20, T22, T27, T31) and crown clean (T3, T4, T6, T7, T8, T9, T11, T12, T13, T14, T15, T20, T25, T28, T30, T31, T32, G1, G2)

  Granted Trees 1 doc
  Small domestic

• 54 West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AP

  DM/21/01530/FPA Submitted 28 Apr 2021 111m away

  Replace timber windows and door with UPVC to front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Horseshoe Cottage 52 West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AP

  DM/22/02974/FPA Submitted 7 Oct 2022 119m away

  Replacement windows and front door

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Greenside 50 West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AP

  DM/25/02287/TCA Submitted 18 Aug 2025 167m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Trees 8 docs

• 28 West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AP

  DM/25/03142/TCA Submitted 7 Nov 2025 180m away

  T1 Weeping Willow - Removal of failed limb. Consequent work - Crown reduction of 2 - 3 Metres of heaviest limbs. - Section 211 notice

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• DM/26/02453/TCA Awaiting decision

  4 Durham Road Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DQ

  T1(Ash) Remove to ground level T2(Elm) Remove to ground level T3(Paperback Birch) Crown to Crown reduce in height by 1.5m and reduce sides by 0.5m

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02462/TPO Awaiting decision

  89 Highfield Rise Chester-le-Street DH3 3UY

  T1 Sycamore - Reduce and reshape by 2m

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02297/TCA Decided

  Land To The South Of 7 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02109/TCA Granted

  Woodlands Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB

  T1. Wild cherry tree - remove three lower branches T2. Beech tree - remove three lower branches

  11 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02108/TCA Granted

  Land At The North Of Wharton Park North Road Durham DH1 4RS

  Sycamore (T1) - felling and removal

  11 Aug 2026 Trees