Living Accomodation 1 Church Lane Durham DH1 3HF

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 80 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY

  DM/23/02414/FPA Submitted 9 Aug 2023 32m away

  Proposed part two storey and single storey rear extension to small HMO (Use Class C4) (description amended)

  Granted Full applications Extension 40 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To The West Of 77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY

  DM/24/01922/TCA Submitted 15 Jul 2024 46m away

  Ash (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level due to severe signs of Ash dieback

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY

  DM/22/02843/FPA Submitted 28 Sep 2022 51m away

  Resurfacing of existing car park

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 8 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG

  DM/25/03183/FPA Submitted 11 Nov 2025 61m away

  Retention of the installation of 2no velux windows to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT

  DM/19/03929/FPA Submitted 19 Dec 2019 64m away

  Retention of External Extract Equipment

  Refused Full applications 36 docs

• 75 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY

  DM/26/00891/LB Submitted 7 Apr 2026 74m away

  Replacement of three timber windows and one external timber door with new double-glazed windows and door to same appearance; draught-proofing and secondary glazing to another window

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 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