Planning applications in Durham
Last application update 12 Aug 2026
See what's happening with planning in Durham: 5961 planning applications tracked so far.
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Status breakdown
Other (198)
- Withdrawn135
- Granted with conditions63
Latest notices
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Fyndoune Community College Findon Hill Sacriston Durham DH7 6LU
GrantedProposed Demolition and Asbestos removal
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18 Bamburgh Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5NW
GrantedGround floor front bay window, conversion of original integral side garage into habitable accommodation and single-storey rear extension
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Land North Of 1-4 Bow View Ushaw Moor DH7 7BY
UndecidedDischarge of Condition 4 (Landscaping Scheme), Condition 8 (Archaeological Report), Condition 10 (Intrusive Coal Report), Condition 18 (Construction Management…
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Milestone House Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9JN
GrantedPrior notification under Class A, Part 6, Schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015 (as amended) for a lean to extension to side of an existing agricultural building.
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Lamb Hill Farm Marwood Barnard Castle DL12 8QU
GrantedPrior notification under Class A, Part 6, Schedule 2 of the GPDO 2015 (as amended) for the erection of two barns for beef cattle.
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113 Dalton Park Murton Seaham SR7 9HU
WithdrawnAlterations to the rear of the premises to facilitate use as a gym. (amended description).
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Meadow Farm Park Ramshaw Lane Ramshaw Bishop Auckland DL14 0NB
UndecidedNon-Material Amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/03333/VOC to allow additional details to external elevation treatment to the amenity block…
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9 Sidegate Durham DH1 5SY
UndecidedT1 sycamore reduce and reshape by 3 meters
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11 Nevilledale Terrace Durham DH1 4QG
UndecidedT1. Plum - crown reduce and reshape by 1.5m T2. Rowan - crown reduce and reshape by 0.5m
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74 Beechfield Rise Coxhoe Durham DH6 4SD
GrantedSingle storey extension
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1 Woodside Witton Park Bishop Auckland DL14 0DS
RefusedCertificate of lawfulness for an existing change of use from a Residential Dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4)
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Land To The Front Of Bay Cottage 28 Sunderland Bridge DH6 5HD
WithdrawnHorse Chestnut (T1) - crown lift to 2.5m, crown reduce and reshape by 2.5m and prune light branches by 0.5m
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Land West Of Newton Park Services Newton Park Coatham Mundeville DL1 3NL
GrantedSubmission of details pursuant to condition 18 (external lighting) for DM/19/00283/OUT (Outline planning application for an Industrial and Trade Park with…
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21 Young Street Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JU
RefusedCertificate of lawfulness for use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use class C4).
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12 Picktree Terrace Chester-le-Street DH3 3ST
UndecidedSingle storey rear extension measuring 6m in projection, maximum height of 3.3m and height to the eaves of 3m
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4 Beechways Durham DH1 4LG
UndecidedT1. Willow - Fell TG1. Mixed Species Group (Willow, Hawthorn and Ash) - Remove section of group close to ground level to achieve a minimum clearance of 6m to…
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54 Abbotside Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TQ
GrantedNon-material Minor Amendment to approval ref DM/26/01116/FPA (Two storey side/rear extension and single storey front extension) to provide in-fill between…
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44 Beech Close Brasside Durham DH1 5YB
GrantedProposed Conservatory To The Rear
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Land North Of Fenton Well Lane Great Lumley
GrantedLawful Development Certificate to provide confirmation that the development has commenced onsite to trigger the commencement of the planning consent…
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The United Reform Church Low Chare Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3QF
GrantedRemoval of render to North East elevation to expose original stonework and repointed using a hydrated lime mortar. Existing mortar on North (Low Chare) wall…
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The United Reform Church Low Chare Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3QF
GrantedRemoval of render to North East elevation to expose original stonework and repointed using a hydrated lime mortar. Existing mortar on North (Low Chare) wall…
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St Lukes Church Hall Cockhouse Lane Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7PN
Undecided3no. advertising boards and 1no. totem board directing to temporary sales office located in Church Hall
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68 Hawthorn Cottages South Hetton Durham DH6 2RP
UndecidedDetached garage
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12 Church Lane Murton Seaham SR7 9RD
UndecidedSingle-storey front extension and loft conversion
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24 Studley Drive Spennymoor DL16 7GB
GrantedSingle storey flat roofed extension to rear of property, with roof lantern
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58 Toft Hill Bishop Auckland DL14 0JA
GrantedSingle storey side extension and outbuilding to rear
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3 & 4 Stanley Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3ES
GrantedReinstate shop front alterations and retention of roller shutters
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25 Humberhill Drive Lanchester Durham DH7 0HH
GrantedExternal cladding alterations, window and door changes to front and rear and raised platform to rear.
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Dun Cow Inn 19 High Street Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AY
GrantedRefurbishment of the existing attached barn with external alterations and the installation of an external timber staircase and landing to provide access to the…
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Rivergreen Centre Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5TS
GrantedDischarge of Condition 12 (Landscaping) pursuant to consent DM/24/03278/FPA
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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.
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