Planning application
Living Accomodation 1 Church Lane Durham DH1 3HF
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
5x trees - remove epicormic growth to the base of trees and 3m crown lift
As published by the council, reference DM/26/02138/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/02138/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Decided
- 14 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
- Parish
- City Of Durham
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- DH1 3HF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2026
Received by County Durham
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4 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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14 Oct 2026
Decision issued
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14 Oct 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Pending Consideration.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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About tree works applications
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.
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