The Old House Cliffords Bank Quebec Durham DH7 9DN

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 August 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.

• Cliffords House Farm Cliffords Bank Quebec Durham DH7 9DN

  DM/25/01070/DRC Submitted 17 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (Demolition), 5 (EV Charge Point), 6 (Contaminated Land Phase 1 and 2) and 9 (Coal Pre-Commencement) pursuant to application reference DM/24/01929/VOC.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 2 docs

• Cliffords House Farm Cliffords Bank Quebec Durham DH7 9DN

  DM/25/01072/FPA Submitted 17 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Retrospective application for the temporary siting of a static caravan and attached storage shed to side for a period of no more than three years and the permanent installation of a foul water treatment package plant.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Moorhouse Quebec Durham DH7 9DL

  DM/21/02489/FPA Submitted 9 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey rear/side extension to incorporate a kitchen with two rooflights and porch. Dark grey upvc door and window framing to replace existing white upvc frames.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Front Street Quebec Durham DH7 9DF

  DM/21/00412/FPA Submitted 9 Feb 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed detached dwelling house

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 13 docs
  Domestic

• St Johns House Front Street Quebec Durham DH7 9DF

  DM/21/00985/FPA Submitted 22 Mar 2021 200 yards away

  Proposed timber shed.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Front Street Quebec Durham DH7 9DF

  DM/25/02515/FPA Submitted 9 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  Single storey side extension, two story rear extension including first floor juliet balcony and attic conversion with front dormer window

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DM/26/02559/TCA Decided

  1 Parklands Court Castle Eden Hartlepool TS27 4TQ

  Fell Sycamore tree to rear

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02943/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Hotts Hotts Lane Ireshopeburn Bishop Auckland DL13 1HB

  T1 Sycamore - 2 metre crown reduction. T2 Alder - Pollard due to declining crown. T3 Sycamore - Shorten long heavy branch over building by up to 4 metres. - Section 211 notice

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02941/TCA Awaiting decision

  1 Greenfields Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PX

  T1 - Silver Birch - crown reduction of up to, but not exceeding, 2 metres. - Section 211 notice

  Received 2 Nov, published by the council 4 Nov 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02619/TCA Decided

  Kings Head Hotel Station Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0EX

  Large previous fallen limb from a willow tree to be removed - Section 211 notice

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02520/TPO Granted

  The Vicarage 3 Parsons Lonnen Barnard Castle DL12 8ST

  T1 sycamore tree - Crown reduction 2 metres of the height and 1.5 metres of the side branches - TPO-TDC-2-2005

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