Durham University Palace Green Durham DH1 3RL

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 7 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

• North Bailey Hall 4 North Bailey Durham DH1 3ET

  DM/26/01581/LB Submitted 15 Jun 2026 26m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 5 no. timber windows

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

• 7 Owengate Durham DH1 3HB

  DM/24/02140/DRC Submitted 2 Aug 2024 39m 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 42m away

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

  Granted Advertising 18 docs

• 48 North Bailey Durham DH1 3ET

  DM/20/02003/LB Submitted 23 Jul 2020 42m away

  Painting of shop frontage and erection and display of 1no illuminated fascia sign, 2no non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no illuminated projecting sign (Retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• 5 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EY

  4/04/00476/FPA Submitted 23 Apr 2004 69m away

  Erection of single storey extension to rear to provide additional office space

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 North Bailey Durham DH1 3ET

  DM/24/02024/LB Submitted 24 Jul 2024 71m away

  Replacement of fire doors within Listed Building

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 35 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/26/02316/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/26/02314/TPO Awaiting decision

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

  T1 (Tag No: 501) Goat Willow - Reduce overhang off fence line by 1.5 metres (no branches bigger than 50mm in diameter). T2 (Tag No:502) Elm - Reduce overhang off fence line by 2metres (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T3 (Tag No:503) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T4 (Tag No: 504) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T5 (Tag No: 505) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T6 (Tag No: 506) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T7 (Tag No: 507) Oak - Shorten 2no limbs by3.5 metres off fence (100mm diameter) T8 (Tag No: 508) Elm - Remove branch from base of tree 110mm in diameter. Reduce 2no branches off fence line by 3 metres.

  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