Land At The North Of Wharton Park North Road Durham DH1 4RS

1. 11 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 October 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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• 2 Victoria Terrace Durham DH1 4RW

  DM/21/01463/FPA Submitted 22 Apr 2021 84m away

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  Granted Full applications 9 docs
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• Rushford Court North Road Durham DH1 4RY

  DM/24/01810/DRC Submitted 3 Jul 2024 111m away

  Discharge of Condition 8 (Accommodation Management Plan and Waste Management Strategy) persuant to approval reference DM/22/03247/FPA

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Rushford Court North Road Durham DH1 4RY

  DM/24/01802/FPA Submitted 3 Jul 2024 111m away

  The erection of two temporary marquees

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Railway Station Station Approach Durham DH1 4RB

  DM/25/02793/TCA Submitted 6 Oct 2025 119m away

  Multiple tree species (Willow, Poplar, Sycamore) overhanging retaining walls affecting safe passage of coaches/buses in advance of rail replacement service

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Bridge 39 - 40 North Road Durham DH1 4SE

  DM/26/01624/FPA Submitted 24 Jun 2026 124m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

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  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 57 Albert Street Durham DH1 4RJ

  DM/22/03545/TCA Submitted 29 Nov 2022 124m away

  Prune dead branches from Yew tree

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• 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/26/02295/TPO Awaiting decision

  Shotley Cottage 28 Snows Green Road Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0HA

  Tree 1 - Chestnut- crown reduction and general prune, clearing limbs from close by cables. Tree 2 - Sycamore - crown reduction and general pruning, removal of limbs overhanging cables and highway. - TPO-DER-033H

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/01872/TCA Granted

  Quarryside Back Western Hill Durham DH1 4RG

  Oak (T1) - weight reduction to alleviate stresses of extensive split in the co-dominant stem (retrospective)

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02274/TPO Awaiting decision

  31 North Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LJ

  T1. Sycamore: Sectional felling and complete removal across a managed 24 month phased structural plan T4. Yew: Fell T3. Lawson Cypress: Fell T2. Oak: Canopy reduction by 2m, raise crown to 4m from ground level Replacement planting with 3no. Silver Birch

  28 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02263/TCA Awaiting decision

  Wolfelee The Fold Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6AQ

  Tree 1T - Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium). Located in rear garden - 30% crown reduction, back to previous pruned position, and slight crown lift (1m) to keep clearance to power lines. - Section 211 notice

  27 Aug 2026 Trees