Planning application
The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1, T3, T6 and T9: Remove T2, T4, T5 and T7: Crown reduce by 3.5 metres on the west side and 2.5 metres on the east side, and reduce the overall crown height by 4 metres. T8: Crown reduce by 3.5 metres on the west and south sides, and 2.5 metres on the east side, and reduce the overall crown height by 3 metres.
As published by the council, reference DM/26/01652/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/01652/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 26 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- DL12 8JG
Site history
Applications at this address on the County Durham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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DM/26/02256/FPA Awaiting decision
The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG
Extension and alterations to dwelling, including installation of solar panels to single storey roof slope and garage
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by County Durham
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29 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
County Durham took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG
94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov
Extension and alterations to dwelling, including installation of solar panels to single storey roof slope and garage
Awaiting decision Extension 9 docsSmall domestic -
Grove Works Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JQ
77% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed external and internal alterations to an existing Class E building, including replacement and enlargement of openings to form full-height glazed openings and associated internal refurbishment works.
Awaiting decision Lawful development Windows or glazing 7 docs -
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Discharge of condition 4 (written scheme of investigation) pursuant to DM/20/03513/LB - submitted scheme only (the discharge does not relate to the implementation of the WSI)
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JB
Discharge of condition 3 on planning permission DM/20/03512/FPA Written scheme of investigation - submitted scheme only (the discharge does not relate to the implementation of the WSI.)
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
The Witham 3 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
Proposed installation of 3 no. areas of decking for ancillary uses pertaining to The Witham.
Granted Full applications 14 docs -
The Hecklingshop Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JL
Prior Notification under Part 3 Class MA for the conversion of 1st floor into 2no. two bedroomed flats
Granted Prior approval New dwelling 13 docs
Other tree works applications
In County Durham
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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
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DM/26/02462/TPO Awaiting decision
89 Highfield Rise Chester-le-Street DH3 3UY
T1 Sycamore - Reduce and reshape by 2m
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DM/26/02297/TCA Decided
Land To The South Of 7 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE
Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii
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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
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DM/26/02108/TCA Granted
Land At The North Of Wharton Park North Road Durham DH1 4RS
Sycamore (T1) - felling and removal