Woodlands Gilesgate Durham DH1 1JA

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/23/00574/TCA Granted

  Woodlands Gilesgate Durham DH1 1JA

  T1. Sycamore - pollard down to previous pruning points (leaving the stem at 4m) T2. Birch - removal of 'soft growth' on the outer /lower parts of the tree crown to reduce the overall size and spread of the tree e.g. shortening or removal of secondary branches under 50/75mm diameter, not main structural branches over this size.

  Decided 6 Apr 2023 Trees

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

4. 15 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending Consideration.

• Application: DM/23/00574/TCA (Decided)

County Durham granted permission on 1 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Caselaw Gilesgate Durham DH1 1JA

  DM/26/02017/TCA Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  1. Copper Beech - crown lift to 3m, trimming small diameter branches only 2. Ash - crown reduce/reshape by 3-4m and remove the epicormic growth from the main stem to a height of 5m (amended proposal)

  Granted Trees

• 96 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1JA

  DM/25/03156/FPA Submitted 10 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of metal balustrade to the rear of first-floor flat

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 123 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QG

  DM/25/02586/TCA Submitted 17 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Felling and removal of 1no Ash (T1)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 128 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QG

  DM/23/02409/LB Submitted 9 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement of 3no. windows in like-for-like style to the front elevation, and replacement of 2no. windows to the rear

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 128 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QG

  DM/26/00680/LB Submitted 17 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Like-for-like replacements of the front and kitchen door. Like-for-like replacements of the kitchen, bathroom and landing window.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 28 docs

• 2 Chapel Mews Gilesgate Durham DH1 1WB

  DM/21/01942/FPA Submitted 28 May 2021 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• DM/26/02546/TCA Decided

  Walkway The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL

  Lime x8 - pollard to previously reduced points leaving stems at 7m. (amended proposal)

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02319/TPO Granted

  5 Almoners Barn Durham DH1 3TZ

  Works to protected trees (PN1-319) as outlined in the 'Health and Condition Tree Report' dated 2nd September 2026

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02412/TPO Granted

  Brooklands 23A North Lodge Chester-le-Street DH3 4BA

  T1- sycamore - fell close to ground level as possible and T2 - birch - fell close to ground level

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02523/TCA Decided

  Travel Lodge Station Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 1LJ

  15 self set whitebeam trees that need to be cut down to ground level as they are completely blocking the windows on the rear of the building

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02625/TCA Decided

  19 Nevilledale Terrace Durham DH1 4QG

  T1 Apple - re-pollard back to established main framework to allow entangled rose shrub to be removed from the crown

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees