Contacts

The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 were introduced to protect important hedgerows in the countryside. It is the responsibility of the Local Planning Authorities to administer the hedgerow protection system. Durham County Council does not administer the Regulations, but we can provide general advice concerning the Regulations. Anyone wishing to remove a hedgerow, should contact their local planning authority:

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Chester-le-Street District Council

Contact: Planning Department
Tel: 0191 3872172
Email: planning@chester-le-street.gov.uk
Website: Chester-le-Street District Council

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Derwentside District Council

Contact: Planning Department
Tel: 01207 218276
Email: developmentcontrol@derwentside.gov.uk
Website: Derwentside District Council

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Durham City Council

Contact: Michael Hurlow - Heritage & Design Manager
Tel: 0191 3018703
Email: mhurlow@durhamcity.gov.uk
Website: Durham City Council

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Easington District Council

Contact: Gary Shears, Countryside Officer
Tel: 0191 5274754
Email: gary.shears@easington.gov.uk
Website: Easington District Council

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Sedgefield Borough Council

Contact: Development Control, Neighbourhood Services
Tel: 01388 816166
Email: development-control@sedgefield.gov.uk
Website: Sedgefield Borough Council

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Teesdale District Council

Contact: Planning Department
Tel: 01833 696226
Email: planning@teesdale.gov.uk
Website: Teesdale District Council

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Wear Valley District Council

Contact: Planning
Tel: 01388 765555
Email: regeneration@wearvalley.gov.uk
Website: Wear Valley District Council

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Durham County Council

For general advice concerning the Hedgerow Regulations.
Contact: Ged Lawson, Senior Landscape Architect
Tel: 0191 3834365
Email: Landscape

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Police Wildlife Liaison Officer

The Police are responsible for enforcing this legislation.
Contact: Sergeant Eddie Bell
Tel: 0845 6060365

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