Durham University Palace Green Durham DH1 3RL

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 12 Oct 2026

   Decision issued

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Pending Consideration.

County Durham has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Cafe On The Green Almshouses Palace Green Durham DH1 3RL

  DM/24/03088/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  Reduce branches to suitable growth points/stem where appropriate to allow clearance of 1200cm to side of building and 1750cm at roof of building as per scaffold erection requirements to 1no. Sorbus (T1)

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 46 North Bailey Durham DH1 3ET

  DM/23/02405/FPA Submitted 9 Aug 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of 0.8m and 1.8m fencing to rear yard

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• Union Society Palace Green Durham DH1 3EP

  DM/24/02099/LB Submitted 31 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of roofs to Almshouses and Pemberton Building consisting of removing stone slates, slates, lead and asphalt and associated sub-structure and felts; Hand cleaning of stone slates and installation of re-used stone slates and slates, new lead and single-ply membrane to tower; Sympathetic stone repairs to east elevation; Repair and repainting of render; Repair of cast iron and lead rainwater goods with replacement where required; Restoration of fenestration; Installation of lightning protection system.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 23 docs

• Union Society Palace Green Durham DH1 3EP

  DM/25/01447/LB Submitted 29 May 2025 50 yards away

  Addition of hinged bar and handrail to improve the safety of occasional roof maintenance.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  DM/24/02140/DRC Submitted 2 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition(s) 3 (Slate Vents) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/00197/LB

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 48 North Bailey Durham DH1 3ET

  DM/20/02009/AD Submitted 24 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Erection and display of 1no illuminated fascia sign, 2no non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no illuminated projecting sign (Retrospective)

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• DM/26/01832/TPO Granted

  11 Castle View Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3XA

  Cherry (T1) - crown reduce whole canopy by 1.5m, crown raise by 1m, all branch severance to be no greater than 75mm diameter, Beech (T2) - felling and removal to ground level with replacement species, Silver Birch (T3) - removal of deadwood only, Beech (T4) - crown lift lowest small diameter fine branches, removal of deadwood only (Amended Description)

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02546/TCA Decided

  Walkway The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL

  Lime x8 - pollard to previously reduced points leaving stems at 7m. (amended proposal)

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02319/TPO Granted

  5 Almoners Barn Durham DH1 3TZ

  Works to protected trees (PN1-319) as outlined in the 'Health and Condition Tree Report' dated 2nd September 2026

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02412/TPO Granted

  Brooklands 23A North Lodge Chester-le-Street DH3 4BA

  T1- sycamore - fell close to ground level as possible and T2 - birch - fell close to ground level

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02523/TCA Decided

  Travel Lodge Station Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 1LJ

  15 self set whitebeam trees that need to be cut down to ground level as they are completely blocking the windows on the rear of the building

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees