4 Beechways Durham DH1 4LG

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/21/02866/TPO Granted

  4 Beechways Durham DH1 4LG

  Removal of Branches of Willow Tree (Salix Alba)

  Decided 13 Sep 2021 Trees

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 14 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

5. 14 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending Consideration.

County Durham granted permission on 14 October 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.

• 4 Beechways Durham DH1 4LG

  DM/21/02866/TPO Submitted 6 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of Branches of Willow Tree (Salix Alba)

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 6 Whitesmocks Avenue Durham DH1 4HP

  DM/22/00272/CPO Submitted 1 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawful development of proposed operational development for conversion of loft space into habitable room with 2no Velux windows to front, hip to gable conversion to side & dormer window to rear.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 3 Whitesmocks Durham DH1 4HW

  DM/26/00855/FPA Submitted 1 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Two-storey side extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs

• Fernhill Newcastle Road Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4JZ

  DM/25/03389/OUT Submitted 4 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Feb

  Outline planning application for access with all other matters reserved for the construction of 2no. dwellings with attached garages, demolition of the stable block, conservatory extension on Fernhill and erection of a garage.

  Awaiting decision Outline Extension Demolition 58 docs
  Several homes

• Land To The South East Of Crossways Whitesmocks Durham DH1 4LL

  DM/24/02847/NMA Submitted 17 Oct 2024 200 yards away

  Non material amendment to planning permission DM/22/03312/FPA to insert a flush panel door to the south facing elevation.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• Land To The South East Of Crossways Whitesmocks Durham DH1 4LL

  DM/22/03312/FPA Submitted 8 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Erection of detached garage at land south east of Crossways, Durham. Removal of trees and other enabling works.

  Granted Full applications Trees 10 docs

• DM/26/01832/TPO Granted

  11 Castle View Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3XA

  Cherry (T1) - crown reduce whole canopy by 1.5m, crown raise by 1m, all branch severance to be no greater than 75mm diameter, Beech (T2) - felling and removal to ground level with replacement species, Silver Birch (T3) - removal of deadwood only, Beech (T4) - crown lift lowest small diameter fine branches, removal of deadwood only (Amended Description)

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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