The Gables Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3DY

1. 24 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 September 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.

This application is with County Durham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Anam Cara 2 Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3DY

  DM/26/01268/FPA Submitted 19 May 2026 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  Extension of the existing stone boundary wall to the side of the property

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 20 Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3DY

  DM/21/00871/FPA Submitted 15 Mar 2021 11m away

  Change of use from a mixed-use to dwellinghouse

  Granted Full applications 9 docs
  Domestic

• 16 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL

  DM/25/02507/LB Submitted 9 Sep 2025 62m away

  Proposed removal of sand and cement render from front elevation, cleaning of stonework, re-instatement of existing lead flashings and re-decoration of rainwater goods and ground and first floor windows and doors complete with surrounds.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 16 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL

  DM/25/02506/FPA Submitted 9 Sep 2025 62m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Proposed removal of sand and cement render from front elevation, cleaning of stonework, re-instatement of existing lead flashings and re-decoration of rainwater goods and ground and first floor windows and doors complete with surrounds.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 7 Queens Court Gainford Darlington DL2 3DH

  DM/22/03443/NMA Submitted 21 Nov 2022 77m away

  Non material amendment of planning permission DM/20/00335/FPA for larger window to garage conversion, alterations to dwarf wall to front, internal reconfiguration and alterations to window and door to rear

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 5 Low Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DS

  DM/24/01864/FPA Submitted 9 Jul 2024 98m away

  Proposed rear extension, convert outbuildings to form ancillary annex and erection of gates

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs

• DM/26/02323/TCA Awaiting decision

  10 Ramside Park Carrville Durham DH1 1NS

  T1, T2, and T3. Sycamore - fell T4. Paper Birch - Crown reduction by a maximum of 2m in vertical height and 1.5m in lateral spread. Crown thin by 15% to remove dead, diseased, and crossing branches T5. Sycamore - fell

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02322/TCA Awaiting decision

  Durham University Palace Green Durham DH1 3RL

  T1. Conifer - fell

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02316/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 The Larches Town Head Middleton-in-teesdale Barnard Castle DL12 0SB

  T1 Sycamore (TPO Tree) - Crown reduction of approximately 1.5m to upper crown and lateral spreads - TPO-TDC-2-2009 T2 Sycamore (TCA Tree) - Crown reduction of approximately 2.5m to upper crown and lateral spreads. - Section 211 notice.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02297/TCA Awaiting decision

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

  Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii All tree works will be carried out by a qualified and insured arboricultural contractor. Stumps will be ground down to below ground level. All arisings will be removed from site and responsibly disposed of. The boundary will be retained with a low stone wall, matching the existing wall to the left and respecting the character of the conservation area. The works will not affect any protected trees or features, where applicable. The surrounding trees and vegetation will be protected throughout the works. Justification Removing the Leylandii will significantly enhance the character and appearance of the garden and the wider conservation area. It will open up the space, allow for better light, and restore a more appropriate balance with the mature trees and natural surroundings.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02298/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Pump House Cottage Houghall Farm Lane Houghall Durham DH1 3PJ

  Oak (T2) - crown lift to 4.5m, Ash (T5) - crown lift to 4m, Birch (T7) - crown lift to 3.5m, Larch (T8) - prune back crown by 3m, Birch x2 and Beech (T10) - felling and removal

  1 Sep 2026 Trees