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4 Russell Close Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DJ

Granted County Durham DM/26/02140/TCA Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Section 211 notice for the following tree works: 4 Russell Close, Brancepeth, Co Durham, DH7 8DJ 1. Plum - crown reduce/reshape by 2-3m. 2. Plum - remove the limb closest to the adjacent garden back to the main stem and crown reduce/reshape by 2-3m. 5 Russell Close, Brancepeth, Co Durham, DH7 8DJ - Cherry - crown reduce/reshape by 2-3m

As published by the council, reference DM/26/02140/TCA

Application record

Reference
DM/26/02140/TCA
Category
Trees
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
14 Aug 2026
Decided
2 Sep 2026
Ward
Willington And Hunwick
Parish
Brancepeth
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
DH7 8DJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Aug 2026

    Received by County Durham

  2. 20 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 2 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  4. 15 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Pending Consideration.

Who's behind it

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Olivers Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Ferryhill

Active · incorporated 2002 · Ferryhill

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Durham Aged Miners Homes Applicant, a developer

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Documents

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4 documents on file for this application

  • RAISE NO OBJECTION TCA Decision · 02 Sep 2026
  • S211 Delegated Report · 01 Sep 2026
  • APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 14 Aug 2026
  • ARBORICULTURAL STATEMENT Supporting Information · 14 Aug 2026

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What this grant of permission means

County Durham granted permission on 2 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.

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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