Planning application
DM/26/01354/TCA
Westfield Bungalow The Village Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8SG
Proposal
Felling to ground level of 1no Leylandii (T1), Cherry (T2), Maple (T3), Laurel (T5), Fruit (T6) and reduction of 1no Horse Chestnut by 30% (T4)
As published by the council, reference DM/26/01354/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 May 2026
Received by County Durham
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29 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DM/25/03339/TCA Granted
West Farm The Village Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8SG
T1 - Sycamore located in front garden. This tree has had previous work carried out by us in 2021. The new owner of the property reports that there are a number of branches overhanging the roof blocking light and causing excessive shade to the upstairs bathroom particularly when these branches are in full leaf. The owner also reports debris on the roof, in gutters and moss on roof tiles. Selected branches affecting the light and overhanging that section of the roof are to be removed and/or pruned back to a growth point to give clearance between the crown of T1 and the roof. See attached images showing the branches. T2 - Lime tree located in front garden. The tree has epicormic re growth following work carried out in 2021. Also the owner states that the lower left branch overhangs the neighbours footpath which results in excessive leaves covering the footpath and making slippery in wet weather. I understand the neighbour to be elderly. Required work is a 3 metre crown uplift to remove epicormic growth and removal of two lower branches. All tree works will be carried out in accordance with pruning cuts to BS3998.
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DM/26/00291/FPA Granted
16 West Lane Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8SB
Extension, chimney, and velux windows to front and rear roof elevations
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DM/25/02426/TCA Granted
Charnwood The Village Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8SD
Felling and removal of 2no conifers
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DM/26/00069/FPA Awaiting decision
5 Barn Hollows Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8SJ
Replacement of all existing brown timber/uPVC windows and external doors with white uPVC, including the enlargement of some existing windows, installation of French doors and bi-folding doors, new chimney stack to the south elevation
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DM/25/02661/HPN Granted
The Poplars 4 Stockton Road West Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8RS
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.5m, for which the maximum height would be 2.8m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m
Other trees applications
In County Durham
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DM/26/01821/TCA Awaiting decision
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DM/26/01798/TPO Awaiting decision
40 Woodburn Tanfield Lea Stanley DH9 9UR
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TPO/436/2026 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Queens Head Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BJ
Land West Of Queens Head Chester le Street Tree Preservation Order
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DM/26/01201/TPO Granted
Zen Bar Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
T1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level