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T54 Purple Beech Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry.T65 horse Chestnut Stem decay noted, it was agreed to see the tree within the summer months to assess its leaf coverage. A final decision will be made at that time.T116 No works required.T135 Oak Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2 m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. Remove visible deadwood as required, pruning back to sound wood or appropriate branch junctions.G142 Reduce highlighted ash within corner of field by 3m only.(amended proposal)

Hermitage TPO Area A2 The Hermitage Chester-le-street DH2 3RG

DecidedReference: DM/25/03264/TPODurham County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Received
19 Nov 2025
Validated
20 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
15 Jan 2026
Local authority
Durham County Council

Application overview

T54 Purple Beech Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry.T65 horse Chestnut Stem decay noted, it was agreed to see the tree within the summer months to assess its leaf coverage. A final decision will be made at that time.T116 No works required.T135 Oak Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2 m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. Remove visible deadwood as required, pruning back to sound wood or appropriate branch junctions.G142 Reduce highlighted ash within corner of field by 3m only.(amended proposal)

Proposal details

Reference
DM/25/03264/TPO
Alternative references
PP-14500087
Ward
Chester-le-Street South
Parish
No Parish
Agent
Olivers Tree Services Ltd

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Hermitage TPO Area A2 The Hermitage Chester-le-street DH2 3RG

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Documents 8 of 8

DocumentPublishedAction
APPROVAL TPODecision · PDF29 Jan 2026View
DELEGATED REPORTDelegated Report28 Jan 2026View
SITE NOTICESite Notice · PDF15 Dec 2025View
NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION LISTNeighbour Notification List · PDF26 Nov 2025View
APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF19 Nov 2025View
LOCATION PLANOS Extract · PDF19 Nov 2025View
APPENDIX 1 - MAPSSupporting Information19 Nov 2025View
ARBORICULTURAL STATEMENTSupporting Information · PDF19 Nov 2025View

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APPROVAL TPO

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