1 Church Lane Shadforth Durham DH6 1NR
Pending
DM/26/01126/TCA
Description
Cherry (T1) - removal of branches overhanging drive to prevent damage from access and improve shape of tree. Ash (T2) - removal of two branches on bottom of tree to improve health. Hawthorn (T3) - pruning to top and sides. Multiple (T4) - removal of low hanging branches to allow access. Hawthorn (T5) - general pruning to improve tree health and height.
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
7 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
Bourne House Church Villas Shadforth Durham DH6 1LQ
Removal of diseased Goat Willow to clear overhead lines
2023
Approved
Bourne House Church Villas Shadforth Durham DH6 1LQ
Removal of diseased Goat Willow to clear overhead lines
2022
Approved
Bourne House Church Villas Shadforth Durham DH6 1LQ
Cut back to 7ft in height and remove larger brances above main trunk to 1 no. Goat Willow
2021
Approved
Bourne House Church Villas Shadforth Durham DH6 1LQ
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory; construction of new rear single storey exte…
2019
Approved
2 Bridge Court Shadforth Durham DH6 1NN
Extend the integral garage to the front with a mono pitch roof extending over front entra…
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #32 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #185 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #212 of 292
83%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
44 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,693
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025