22 Springhouse Lane Ebchester Consett DH8 0QF

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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.

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• 20 Springhouse Lane Ebchester Consett DH8 0QF

  DM/21/00899/FPA Submitted 2 Mar 2021 32m away

  Erection of garage and orangery.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• 22 Springhouse Lane Ebchester Consett DH8 0QF

  DM/25/03495/TPO Submitted 16 Dec 2025 77m away

  T15 - Sycamore - Crown lift and 30% reduction - TPO-DER-018

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26 Spring Close Ebchester Consett DH8 0QL

  DM/26/00374/FPA Submitted 16 Feb 2026 85m away

  Proposed single storey garden room extension and installation of 2 new windows in existing dwelling

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Springhouse Lane Ebchester Consett DH8 0QF

  DM/22/02867/FPA Submitted 28 Sep 2022 90m away

  Retrospective application for a raised patio to the rear elevation

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 10 Springhouse Lane Ebchester Consett DH8 0QF

  DM/26/01137/FPA Submitted 5 May 2026 93m away

  Flat roofed extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• Cadde Tou Ebchester Hill Ebchester Consett DH8 0QE

  DM/25/02286/TPO Submitted 18 Aug 2025 120m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Felling of two Copper Beech trees T1 and T2 - TPO-DER-018

  Awaiting decision Trees 8 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