Hillcrest House Sheephill Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6NA

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 5 Co-operative Terrace Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6NH

  DM/25/02813/TPO Submitted 7 Oct 2025 75m away

  Reduce height of one Lime tree - TPO-DER-194

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Tats And Tails Unit 5 Old Co Op Buildings Front Street Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6LX

  DM/24/00910/FPA Submitted 5 Apr 2024 87m away

  Replacement windows to front.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 2 Co-operative Terrace Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6NH

  DM/26/00252/TCA Submitted 2 Feb 2026 92m away

  Felling of Five Conifer Trees (section 211 notice)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 6 Hillcrest Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6ND

  DM/24/02745/TCA Submitted 8 Oct 2024 93m away

  Reduce height of several trees around the boundary line of the rear garden. All to be reduced by up to 1/3 of the crown. All waste removed from site. - A = Holly trees, B = Cherry trees, C = Beech trees, D = Scots Pine tree, E = Maple tree - Section 211 notice

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 6 Hillcrest Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6ND

  DM/20/03361/FPA Submitted 13 Nov 2020 93m away

  Part retrospective application to form gabion walls to create terraced platforms and the installation of a single summerhouse/cabin structure. (amended 15/2/21)

  Granted Full applications 49 docs

• The Hut Burnopfield Communal Room Front Street Burnopfield NE16 6LX

  DM/26/00919/PND Submitted 8 Apr 2026 129m away

  Proposed demolition of building and asbestos removal

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 7 docs

• DM/26/02109/TCA Granted

  Woodlands Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB

  T1. Wild cherry tree - remove three lower branches T2. Beech tree - remove three lower branches

  11 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02108/TCA Granted

  Land At The North Of Wharton Park North Road Durham DH1 4RS

  Sycamore (T1) - felling and removal

  11 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02238/TCA Granted

  Lismore Whorlton Barnard Castle DL12 8XA

  1 - Reduce Cedar by 2 - 3 metres, thin out dense areas of the tree including branches facing south which are unbalancing the tree. T2- Reduce False Acacia by 2 - 3 metres including branches overhanging boundary with property next door. Remove deadwood. T3 - Reduce Oriental Norway maple by 2 - 3 Metres including branches overhanging property next door. T4 - Fell Norway spruce tree to 10cm above ground level. - Section 211 notice

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02216/TCA Granted

  The Station Station Terrace Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QA

  T1 Goat Willow - Fell due to subsidence - Section 211 notice

  24 Aug 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02255/TCA Granted

  Raintree Cottage Low Side Mickleton Barnard Castle DL12 0JR

  Section 211 notice for works to the following trees: B1- 1 Ash tree - Raise the base of the crown to approx 3m above ground level. A1, A2 and A3 - Felling of three Whitebeam. C1- Apple - Fell C2 C3 and C4 Apple trees - Prune to 2.5m in height. D1 - Ornamental Cherry - Remove up to 6 branches

  24 Aug 2026 Trees