9 Loweswater Avenue Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3HJ

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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

• 9 Loweswater Avenue Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3HJ

  DM/26/01184/FPA Submitted 11 May 2026 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Single storey rear extension and dormer window

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• Land To The East Of 33 Hermitage Gardens Chester-le-street DH2 3UD

  DM/25/02449/TPO Submitted 3 Sep 2025 72m away

  Sycamore tree - prune overhanging branches Oak tree - prune back overhanging branches

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 2 Hermitage Gardens Chester-le-Street DH2 3UD

  DM/25/02447/TPO Submitted 3 Sep 2025 153m away

  Beech Tree - Prune back overhanging branches

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Land To The South Of Hermitage Park Hermitage Park Chester-le-Street DH3 3JZ

  DM/21/01715/TPO Submitted 12 May 2021 182m away

  T1 - Beech - crown balance by 1.5/2m and remove deadwood.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 87 Grasmere Road Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3EU

  DM/26/01667/FPA Submitted 26 Jun 2026 192m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~1 Sep

  Erection of porch/wc to the front elevation

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• Woodlands Garden House Farm The Hermitage Chester-le-Street DH2 3RD

  DM/22/03088/FPA Submitted 17 Oct 2022 214m away

  Sun lounge extension to rear with flat roof and lantern

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• DM/26/02346/TCA Awaiting decision

  Devonshire House Nursing Home 10 - 11 Front Street West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9HW

  1. Birch - reduce and reshape 2-2.5m

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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