18 Fenhall Park Lanchester Durham DH7 0JT

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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

• 3 Fenhall Park Lanchester Durham DH7 0JT

  DM/21/00684/FPA Submitted 26 Feb 2021 54m away

  Convert existing conservatory into sun room with bi-fold doors, flat roof and lantern skylight. Replace dark brown uPVC windows with white uPVC windows throughout the property.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 6 Burnside Lanchester Durham DH7 0JR

  DM/26/01462/FPA Submitted 5 Jun 2026 128m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Single storey side and rear extensions

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 1 Mill Cottages Lanchester Durham DH7 0JA

  DM/24/02234/FPA Submitted 13 Aug 2024 133m away

  Removal of modern and decayed single glazed timber framed windows, replacement with uPVC traditional style flush casement windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Greystone House Crowhall Howden Bank Lanchester Durham DH7 0QJ

  DM/21/01273/FPA Submitted 12 Apr 2021 155m away

  Change of use from existing detached triple garage into a 2 bed holiday let with ancillary private open space and car parking. Closure of one of the existing site accesses and creation of a new site access point. New side extension to create new single garage attached to existing property.

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs

• 26 Kitswell Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0JJ

  DM/25/03302/FPA Submitted 24 Nov 2025 201m away

  Replace the existing flat roof over room above the garage with a new hipped and pitched roof.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Recreation Ground Kitswell Road Lanchester DH7 0JQ

  DM/21/00507/FPA Submitted 16 Feb 2021 203m away

  Demolish existing scorebox and construct new scorebox with storage

  Granted Full applications Demolition 10 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