Zen Bar Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS

Pending DM/26/01201/TPO
Trees & landscaping
Council
Durham 5.2/10
Date received
12 May 2026
Date validated
13 May 2026
Postcode
DH1 3JS

Description

T1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level

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Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Single-storey front extension
DM/25/01015/FPA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Court Inn Court Lane Durham DH1 3AW
Ground floor external lighting
DM/25/02016/FPA
2025
Court Inn Court Lane Durham DH1 3AW
Externally illuminated fascia sign
DM/25/01913/AD
2025 Approved
Durham Crown Court Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HW
Insertion of new boilers on second floor of courthouse with new pipework, louvres to exte…
DM/25/00542/FPA
2025 Approved
Durham Crown Court Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HW
Insertion of new boilers on second floor of courthouse with new pipework, louvres to exte…
DM/25/00543/LB
2024 Approved
The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
T1. Ash - prune to clear the building by 2 metres and crown lift T2,3 & 4 Limes - reduced…
DM/24/00319/TCA
2023 Approved
Orchard House New Elvet Durham DH1 3DB
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DM/23/01357/FPA
2022 Approved
Court Inn Court Lane Durham DH1 3AW
Extension and conversion of the first floor and roof space to create 3 no. 2-bed apartmen…
DM/22/01988/FPA
2022 Approved
29 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AL
Reduce and reshape T1 and T2 (sycamores) by 2-3m and prune to clear the roof by 3.5m
DM/22/03389/TCA
2022 Approved
9 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Removal of entrance glass canopy
DM/22/01986/LB
2022 Approved
The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
Conversion of first floor apartment into 3 x 2 bed apartments.
DM/22/00625/FPA
2021 Refused
1 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Change of Use from 5 bed C4 HMO to 7 Bed Sui Generis HMO and two storey side extension
DM/21/03050/FPA
2021 Approved
6 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Crown reduction by 25% to 1no. Ash (T1)
DM/21/02497/TCA
2020 Refused
17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Resubmission of application DM/20/01402/FPA for the change of use from estate agents to H…
DM/20/03403/FPA
2020 Approved
17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Resubmission of application DM/20/01403/LB for the restoration of former office to HMO in…
DM/20/03404/LB
2020 Withdrawn
17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Restoration of former office to HMO including dormer window to front and rear roof slopes…
DM/20/01403/LB
2020 Withdrawn
17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Change of use from estate agents (A2) to HMO (C4) (amended)
DM/20/01402/FPA
2020 Approved
20 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Proposed rear extension and Internal alterations to increase size of all undersized bedro…
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17 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
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2019 Refused
1 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Change of use from 5 bedroom HMO to 7 bedroom HMO (C4 to Sui Generis) and Two storey side…
DM/19/02864/FPA
2019 Approved
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Prune 6no Sycamore trees and 1no Lime tree to give 3.5m clearance
DM/19/03907/TCA
2016 Approved
Court Inn Court Lane Durham DH1 3AW
Erection of single storey extension to side
DM/16/01843/FPA
2016 Approved
Lloyds Bank Plc 28 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AL
Alterations to the ground floor retail unit (A2) including new shopfront. Alterations to…
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2016 Refused
Land At The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
Crown reduction by 15% and pruning of upper branches of 1no. Lime tree
DM/16/00514/TPO
2016 Refused
Land At The Cathedrals Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS
Crown reduction by 15% and pruning of upper branches of 1no. Lime tree
DM/16/00514/TCA
2016 Withdrawn
Lloyds Bank Plc 28 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AL
Alteration and extension to the ground floor retail unit (Use Class A2). Alterations and…
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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
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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
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