Planning applications in Durham
Last application update 24 Sept 2026
See what's happening with planning in Durham: 13065 planning applications tracked so far.
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Status breakdown
Other (613)
- Withdrawn450
- Granted with conditions153
- Unresolved10
Latest notices
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Travellers Rest Front Street Witton Gilbert Durham DH7 6TQ
GrantedInstallation of illuminated and non illuminated signs: Sign A - 1no. set of individual housename letters finished 18c39, Sign B - 1no. double sided hanging…
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19 The Paddock Tanfield Lea Stanley DH9 9NS
GrantedErection of single storey side and front extension, cement render to first floor front elevation, installation of bi-fold doors to rear elevation
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6 Watson Close Seaham SR7 8ET
GrantedSingle storey side and rear extensions (amended description)
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Land East Of Steel And Alloy Processing Durham Way North Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6HP
GrantedDischarge of Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) 4 (HMMP) 9 (Hard Surfacing) 15 (Boundary Treatments) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03276/FPA
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Douglas House Mill Wynd Staindrop Darlington DL2 3JR
GrantedDischarge of Conditions 3 (Nutrient Certificate), 5 (Tree Protection), 8 (Materials), 9 (Rebuilding Method), 10 (Means of Enclosure) and 11 (Sustainability…
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Unit 1 Binchester House Durham Road Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7AP
GrantedInstallation of 2no internally illuminated fascia signs, 1no projection sign, 1no Dibond on ATM and 2no vinyls.
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Land South East Of (Rear Of St Philips Close) William Street Auckland Park DL14 8RJ
GrantedDischarge of condition 2 (landscaping), 5 (EVCP), and 7 (cycle storage) pursuant to DM/24/03123/RM
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79 Iveston Lane Iveston DH8 7TB
Granted with conditionsT1- Ash- Reduce over extended lime to the south by 2-3m to reduce sail and weight. Light crown lift to 3m and remove deadwood. - Section 211 notice
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22 Springhouse Lane Ebchester Consett DH8 0QF
GrantedT1 - chestnut - reduce crown by a maximum of 20%, T2 - oak - reduce crown by maximum of 20% - TPO-DER-018
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40 Esh Hillside Langley Park Durham DH7 9TG
GrantedDemolition of outbuilding and erection of a detached double garage
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Bobbys Garden West Kyo
GrantedVariation of condition 2 of planning approval DM/23/01747/VOC to replace 2 No. car parking spaces with enclosed garage with green roof
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1 Burn Hall Durham DH1 3SR
UndecidedWillow (T1) - felling and removal
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Land To The West Of Lunds Lane Greencroft DH8 7SY
UndecidedPrior approval for erection of building with steel portal frame, fibre cement roof, concrete panels with yorkshire boarding above and two large double sliding…
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Land To The South East Of Unit 2 Howletch Lane Peterlee SR8 2BL
GrantedChange of use from car park to hand car wash, with associated infrastructure, including kiosk, canopy and perimeter fencing
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Site Of Former Bus Station Saddler Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7ER
GrantedDischarge of Conditions 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, and 22, pursuant to planning permission DM/23/01344/FPA
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Ludworth Primary School Moor Crescent Ludworth Durham DH6 1LZ
GrantedSiting of temporary classroom accommodation with associated works
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St Lukes Church St Lukes Crescent Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3NL
GrantedConversion of Grade II listed former Victorian Church building from its use as a gym to 10no. residential flats with shared gym and 'work from home' office…
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Hallgarth Care Home Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
UndecidedDischarge of conditions 3 (CMP), 4 (sustainability statement) and 6 (management plan and noise management plan) pursuant to appeal decision…
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Kaydar 5 - 7 Snows Green Road Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0HD
GrantedChange of use of former care home (C2) to 2no. dwellinghouses (C3) including fenestration alterations
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Durham City Cricket Club Green Lane Durham DH1 3JU
GrantedReplacement of crickets nets and run up extended to lanes 1 and 2. Erection of 3m high steel fence with double access gates to training area.
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Whorlton Hall Hospital Whorlton Barnard Castle DL12 8XQ
UndecidedDischarge conditions 3 (Nutrient Neutrality Mitigation), 4 (HMMP), 5 (Archaeology), 7 (Landscaping), and 25 (Sustainability Statement) pursuant to permission…
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Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
GrantedNon-material amendment to install Cedral click horizontal cladding to the main eastern elevation (amended description 10.09.2026)
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39 Medomsley Road Consett DH8 5HE
GrantedChange of use from commercial premises (Use Class F2) to a mixed-use cocktail bar, events venue and daytime hospitality space (Use Class Sui Generis),…
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Swallow Cottage Newbiggen Lane Lanchester Durham DH7 0RF
GrantedSingle storey replacement front extension
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18 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH
GrantedDemolition of existing conservatory to replace with rear single storey extension including installation of a balcony above, the construction of a two-storey…
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3 Roosevelt Road Gilesgate Durham DH1 1PS
UnresolvedChange of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4) including single storey rear extension, cycle parking and bin storage
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Thames House Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SB
UndecidedPrior notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)…
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28 Railway Terrace Willington Crook DL15 0EJ
GrantedSingle storey sun room extension.
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26 Bankwell Drive High Etherley Bishop Auckland DL14 0HG
GrantedVariation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/26/00433/FPA to amend the approved plans by altering the approved extension…
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1 Elliott Street Crook DL15 8QH
GrantedInstallation of uPVC replacement windows, fascias and rainwater goods
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Planning applications by town in Durham
Browse recent applications for individual towns and villages in Durham.
- Annfield Plain
- Barnard Castle
- Bishop Auckland
- Brandon (County Durham)
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Crook
- Easington (County Durham)
- Ferryhill
- Horden
- Murton (County Durham)
- Newton Aycliffe
- Pelton and Ouston
- Peterlee
- Sacriston
- Seaham
- Shildon
- Spennymoor
- Stanley (County Durham)
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Willington (County Durham)
- Wingate
How to comment on a planning application in Durham
Anyone can have their say on a planning application in Durham. Find the application on the Durham planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.
Durham is the local planning authority responsible for deciding these applications. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.
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