Kings Head Hotel Station Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0EX

1. 29 Sep 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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 58 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 36 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.

• 3 Percy Place Lanchester Durham DH7 0HP

  DM/23/00238/FPA Submitted 31 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  The proposed works comprise the removal of 1 no. existing black wooden framed and panelled external door with transom window to West (Lane) Elevation, and replacement with a new composite, white framed, and black coloured door leaf, with obscure toughened glass transom window (see Wilson Front PDF document). Also, the removal of 1 no. existing black wooden framed and panelled, stable style external door to the North elevation of the existing rear extension to the East (Rear yard) Elevation, and replacement with a new composite, white framed, and black coloured door leaf, with obscure glass panel (see Wilson Back Cottage PDF document).

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 2 Percy Place Lanchester Durham DH7 0HP

  DM/24/01592/FPA Submitted 10 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Replace existing UPVC windows with white UPVC box sash windows (A rated) and existing door with composite door

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 15 Lee Hill Court Lanchester Durham DH7 0QE

  DM/22/03728/FPA Submitted 16 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Retrospective application to replace doubled glazed windows and doors with new double glazed windows and doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 1 Percy Place Lanchester Durham DH7 0HP

  DM/23/03332/FPA Submitted 6 Nov 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing outhouse extending from the rear of the property, new opening in the rear elevation and install glazed doors.

  Granted Full applications Demolition Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 16 Lee Hill Court Lanchester Durham DH7 0QE

  DM/25/02127/FPA Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Front porch, first floor extension to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To The North Of 1 Ford Road Lanchester

  DM/24/01272/FPA Submitted 14 May 2024 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~31 Jul

  The removal and reinstatement of a stone wall and associated tree works in the Lanchester Conservation Area.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Trees 16 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