Planning applications in County Durham, September 2025

The Farmhouse 2 Lodge Farm Bearpark Durham DH7 7EA

Listed building consent for the installation of air source heat pump to rear-side of building

Sheraton Hall Cottage Sheraton Hartlepool TS27 4RD

Replacement of fire damaged windows and entrance door

17 Front Street Quebec Durham DH7 9DF

Single storey side extension, two story rear extension including first floor juliet balcony and attic conversion with front dormer window

Spennymoor Electricity Substation (south) Thinford Lane Thinford

Discharge of Condition 5 (Coal Mining Investigation) of Planning Permission DM/22/00120/FPA

Headlam Hall Hotel Headlam Darlington DL2 3HA

Detached garden room

Land South West Of West Farm Stainton DL12 8RD

Proposed discharge of condition 15 of approval DM/23/02510/FPA (Written Scheme of Investigation)

Jade Business Park Murton SR7 9TP

Variation of condition 2 of planning permission DM/21/02901/OUT (mixed use development comprising of B2 and B8 units).

4 Malvern Villas Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JP

Certificate of Lawfulness for use of property as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

16 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL

Proposed removal of sand and cement render from front elevation, cleaning of stonework, re-instatement of existing lead flashings and re-decoration of rainwater goods and ground and first floor windows and doors complete with surrounds.

New Warlands Farm Holmside Lane Burnhope Durham DH7 6EX

Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) to enable design and layout changes including reduction of floorspace of buildings 4 (Landscaping Scheme) 5 (Materials) 7 (Contaminated Land) 9 (Drainage) and 10 (BNG) pursuant of planning permission DM/22/02955/FPA (Amended Description 21.10.2025)

16 High Green Gainford Darlington DL2 3DL

Proposed removal of sand and cement render from front elevation, cleaning of stonework, re-instatement of existing lead flashings and re-decoration of rainwater goods and ground and first floor windows and doors complete with surrounds.

Hilton Hall Farm Hilton DL2 3JA

Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (access and parking) pursuant to planning permission DM/17/00764/FPA (description amended).

84 Claypath Durham DH1 1RG

New signage to update the business logo.

The Dairy Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham DH7 0SY

Discharge of Conditions 9 (Travel and Management Plan) and 10 (Staff Changeover Time) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00326/FPA.

Breckon Hill Farm Morley Bishop Auckland DL14 0PF

Discharge of Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Implementation) and 7 (Details of Lighting) pursuant to DM/24/02395/FPA.

Low Raisby Farm Kelloe Durham DH6 4PW

Request for a Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 and Request for a Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of a proposed 24.2 MW Solar Farm with associated infrastructure

Coalpark Farm Kaysburn Durham DH7 6TJ

Retrospective application for the change of use of land from agricultural to mixed-use agricultural/equestrian and to extend domestic garden associated with barn conversion, retention of vegetable garden and timber shed to southeast and chicken coop to northwest

Land On The East Side Of Addison Road Toronto

Request for Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for a proposed solar farm referred to as Toronto Green Energy Park

Club 24 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HU

Change of use from business centre Class E(g) to new convenience store Class E(a) at ground floor and extension of existing residential (C3) at first floor. New shop frontage at ground floor level with internal alterations

Club 24 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HU

Proposed externally illuminated fascia signage to the front and side of building (with 3D and vinyl lettering).

Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 5NU

Partial discharge of Condition 8 (Contaminated land) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/23/02421/FPA as amended by DM/25/01959/NMA

26 The Green Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9JH

Discharge of planning conditions 7 (Archaeology Reporting), 8 (Materials), 10 (PV Panels), 11 (surface treatments, 12 (landscaping) and 14 (meansof enclosure) pursuant to DM/25/00202/FPA for the erection of a dwellinghouse

Land To The North West Of Melbury Court Old Dryburn Way Durham DH1 5SE

Discharge of condition 12 of approval DM/24/00149/FPA (Stage 3 Acoustic Design Report)

Dalton Park Murton SR7 9HU

Transport hub and active travel scheme including improvements to bus, cycle and pedestrian facilities and access road, car parking and associated works including landscaping and biodiversity enhancement.

Land To The North West Of Melbury Court Old Dryburn Way Durham DH1 5SE

Discharge of condition 6 of approval DM/24/00149/FPA (Materials Specification)

Land At The West Of Townhead Farm Iveston Lane Iveston DH8 7TD

Certificate of Lawful Development for the implementation of planning permission DM/23/02182/FPA

39 Cragside Close Spennymoor DL16 7SD

Single storey extension to side and rear of the property

9 The Causeway Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3AZ

Replace wooden windows with sash windows.

44 Lambton Court Peterlee SR8 1NG

Replace conservatory with larger single story rear extension

Dunelm Garage Darlington Road Durham DH1 4PE

Shopfront alterations and installation of external plant equipment to north elevation consisting of 2 no extraction grills and AC condenser

Sharpley Golf Course Seaton Seaham SR7 0NP

Discharge of Condition 6 (HMMP) and biodiversity gain plan pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01198/FPA.

18 Inchcape Terrace Grants Houses Peterlee SR8 3ST

First floor rear extension

Park View Lartington Lane Lartington Barnard Castle DL12 9DA

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and replacement with larger single storey rear extension and associated internal remodelling works.

Land And Barn To The North West Of High View Wearhead DL13 1PP

Discharge of condition 5 (Enclosures) pursuant to planning permission DM/21/03884/FPA.

8 Tollgate Road Hamsterley Mill Rowlands Gill NE39 1HF

No. 1 - Willow Tree - Pollarding of overgrown crown. No. 2 - Pine - Crown reduction 30%. No. 3 - Willow - Pollarding and remove rotten branch. No. 4 - Ash - Removal. Ash die back of crown. No. 5 - Willow - Crown reduction. Danger of blowing over and damaging house. No. 7 - Removal of Willow tree. No. 8 - Beech tree - Reduction of crown back to from hedge. 10 off various size. - TPO-DER-066

Applegarth New Road Crook DL15 8NB

Change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to children's home (Use Class C2) for up to 2 Children aged 7-17 years, including demolition of existing garage, enlarged parking area and associated internal and external alterations.

Four Winds Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QW

Detached garage

Dunelm Garage Darlington Road Durham DH1 4PE

One externally illuminated fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecting sign.

59 Burdon Crescent Seaham SR7 0JQ

Single storey front extension, garage conversion including pitch roof

The Old Barn Grange Cottages Thornley Bishop Auckland DL13 4PA

Tree 1. Ornamental Cherry Tree - 1.5 - 2 metre linear reduction of the branches. - Section 211 notice

Willians Cottage East Roughlea Farm Dean Bank Ferryhill DL17 8RP

Removal of restrictive occupancy condition (Condition 8) pursuant to approved application DM/21/03870/FPA

Land To The North West Of Melbury Court Old Dryburn Way Durham DH1 5SE

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission DM/24/00149/FPA (PBSA) to amend internal layout and external appearance to improve access, maintenance, safety and sustainability.

15 Gateways Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3HW

Single storey side/front extension

DLI Museum Durham DH1 5TU

Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) and condition 13 (BMMP) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02605/VOC to allow a revised fire escape design and amended BNG strategy.

Almet Barn 3 Almoners Barn Durham DH1 3TZ

See attached arboricultural statement justifying the removal of a declining coniferous tree

8 North Street West Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6NU

Retention of increased height of boundary wall

Fellrose Surgery Craghead Road Pelton Fell Chester-le-street DH2 2NH

Alteration to front door entrance of surgery.

89 And 90 Claypath Durham DH1 1RG

Non material amendment in pursuant with planning permission DM/22/00462/FPA for roofing material installed where existing building (90 Claypath) has been re-roofed (adjacent Listed Building).

16 - 17 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB

Certificate of proposed use for the change of use of three floors (first, second and attic) from former shop storage space (Use class E) to a 2 bed flat (Use Class C3) and repairs to existing glazing and oriel

The Bungalow Woodlands Crescent Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0DG

Extension to existing bungalow and additional works including replacement fencing, new walling and extended driveway.