31 North Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LJ

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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

• 31 North Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LJ

  TPO/431/2026 Submitted 15 Apr 2026 1m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jun

  31 North Side Tree Preservation Order 2026

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Old Cope House South Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LL

  DM/25/03441/TCA Submitted 10 Dec 2025 107m away

  T1 oak - crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 31 North Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LJ

  DM/26/00667/TCA Submitted 16 Mar 2026 142m away

  T1 Sycamore - Fell T2 Cherry - Fell T3 Oak - Fell T4 Lawson Cypress - Fell T5 Yew - Fell B1 Beech Bush - Reduce height by 1m and trim sides H1 Beech hedge - Remove hedge H2 Privet - Reduce to 5 foot

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• Meadowside South Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LL

  DM/24/00599/RM Submitted 4 Mar 2024 216m away

  Reserved matters application for two dwellings relating to plots 2 and 3 including discharge of condition 6 (Construction Management Plan), 10 (Drainage), 12 (Broadband) and partial discharge of conditions 8 (bat boxes), 9 (greenhouse gas emissions) and 11 (hardstanding and enclosures) of planning permission DM/21/01472/OUT.

  Granted Reserved matters 35 docs
  Several homes

• 1 Church Lane Shadforth Durham DH6 1NR

  DM/26/01126/TCA Submitted 5 May 2026 224m away

  Cherry (T1) - removal of branches overhanging drive to prevent damage from access and improve shape of tree. Ash (T2) - removal of two branches on bottom of tree to improve health. Hawthorn (T3) - pruning to top and sides. Multiple (T4) - removal of low hanging branches to allow access. Hawthorn (T5) - general pruning to improve tree health and height.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Land Between Church Villas And Rectory View Church Lane Shadforth

  DM/26/00550/PNA Submitted 5 Mar 2026 299m away

  Access track in field.

  Granted Prior approval 5 docs

• 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/26/02263/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
• DM/26/02262/TCA Awaiting decision

  Land To The North Of 43 North Green Staindrop DL2 3JP

  Removal / pruning back to property boundary (timber fence line) of one tree - Section 211 notice

  27 Aug 2026 Trees