Planning applications in County Durham, November 2025

14 Priors Path Ferryhill DL17 8UA

Replacement single-storey rear extension

West Hinedon Farm Woodland Bishop Auckland DL13 5RT

Prior Notification under Class A of Part 6 of of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the construction of a new portal framed shed.

1 Colliery Road Bearpark Durham DH7 7AT

Non-material amendment application pursuant to DM/25/01354/FPA to change the external face of the dormer walls from facing brick to tile hanging.

Hury Reservoir Baldersdale Cotherstone DL12 9UP

Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of siphon arrangement and associated works.

Orchard Brae Flatts Wood Barnard Castle DL12 8RF

Reduction in height of two trees, (Beech and Ash) to clear the property. - Section 211 notice.

Brancepeth Colliery Reclaimation Site East Of Dunelm Industrial Estate Willington DL15 0ER

Discharge of Condition 3 (land contamination scheme) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00104/FPA (resubmission)

Wadsworth Barns Wadsworth Farm High Grange Crook DL15 8AU

Installation of solar panels to dwelling and garage roof

Land To The North Of Hagg House Farm Harvest View Hag House Farm Pity Me DH1 5RN

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion request in relation to an outline planning application for the delivery of a residential-led mixed use development.

Land To The South East Of Laurendale Farm Fleming Field Shotton Colliery DH6 2JQ

Change of use of paddock to residential use proposing 1no bungalow (C3 Use Class), retention of 1no temporary timber frame residential unit for duration of construction, plus shed, dog kennels and caravan storage (Part Retrospective)

Land To The West Of The Station Road And A690 Junction Station Road West Rainton

Amendment to the wording of Condition 3 (Approved Plans), updated Phasing Plan for Condition 8 (Landscaping), and Removal of Conditions 29 (Community Hub Floorspace) and 30 (Community Hub Marketing) pursuant to consent DM/16/02739/VOC (Amended Description 10/02/2026).

17 Nottinghamshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2DG

First floor extension to side of house

Land To The North East Of New Road Witton Park Bishop Auckland DL14 0EA

Variation of condition 2 pursuant to application DM/17/00829/FPA (proposed 3no. detached dwellings) to allow for the substitution of house type (Plot 2)

Former Coach And Horses PH 3 Addison Street Crook DL15 9EG

Change of use from public house (Use Class Sui Generis) to 8 bedroomed house in multiple occupation (HMO) (sui generis) inc. fenestration alterations

Land To The South East Of Harwood Shoot Hut Harwood DL12 0HX

Habitats Regulations Assessment pursuant to the prior notification for the demolition of Old Boathouse at Cowgreen Reservoir (DM/25/03211/PND)

35 Dorlonco Villas Meadowfield Durham DH7 8RZ

Change of use from single dwelling (C3) to children home (C2) for maximum of 2 children aged 7 to 17

Brancepeth Manor Farm West Brandon Crook DL15 9AS

Agricultural steel frame shed with gravel access road and courtyard to front of shed.

13 Lincolnshire Close Belmont Durham DH1 2BP

Erection of porch and internal alterations

14 Hallgarth Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HR

Single storey kitchen, WC and garage extension to rear of house

26 Roseberry Road Trimdon Village Trimdon Station TS29 6JB

Erection of annexe to the rear provide office & storage space

Former Coach And Horses PH 3 Addison Street Crook DL15 9EG

Creation of new 2 bedroomed dwelling (Use Class C3) from part of former public house (Use Class Sui Generis) to residential dwelling including part single storey, part two storey rear extension

39 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Durham DH1 2HX

The retention of 1 illuminated surround sign

39 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Durham DH1 2HX

The retention of an automated teller machine and associated signage.

Land To The South East Of 4 Humber View Greencroft DH9 7SD

Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian (private) use, erection of stables building, associated hardstanding, and landscape planting.

The Auckland Project 1 Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7NJ

Replacement non illuminated fascia signage and window vinyls

23 East Lane Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2YX

Change of roof covering from slate to a cement based tile (with retention of existing ridge tiles) and addition of one velux window in bedroom (retrospective)

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

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)

Chapel House 9 Prospect Place Trimdon Station TS29 6DE

Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).

Land To The North Of Hallgarth Manor Hallgarth Lane High Pittington DH6 1AB

T3 - Mature Sycamore - This tree has a large amount of decay within the main stem resulting in one of the main limbs failing in recent storms. Following a site visit from Mr. Simon Chivers he recommended carrying out a Monolith to the points indicated on the photo.

11 The Hollow Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8AB

Two storey side extension, garage conversion and porch.

Land At Pixley Hill Hunwick DL15 0JG

Construction of self-build agricultural workers dwelling.

Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

See attached arboricultural statement for the work required

36 Lumley Terrace Chester-le-street DH3 3NQ

Pitched roof over existing single storey flat roof extension

10 Tollgate Fields Rainton Gate Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 6SJ

Single storey rear extension with tiled roof

10 Tennyson Terrace Crook DL15 9NG

Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.92 metres, an eaves height of 2.65 metres and a total height of 3.05 metres.

5 Sheraton Hall Sheraton Hartlepool TS27 4RD

T1 Sycamore (double stemmed) - Crown lift and reduce by approx 10% volume to provide minimum 2 metre clearance from the adjacent house and roof. T2, T3 Sycamore - Crown lift lower crown all around by 1-1.5 metre to increase clearance above ground level.

49 Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham DH1 2QG

Certificate of lawfulness for use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use class C4).

Lakeside House Lunedale Barnard Castle DL12 0PS

Replacement windows

52 Ashbourne Drive Coxhoe Durham DH6 4SW

Dormer window to the front elevation, erection of detached outbuilding to the front

6 Prospect Terrace Shincliffe Durham DH1 2NR

Conifer: Remove leaning stem which overhangs neighbours garden, reduce height by 3m removing leggy growth, prune back branches over the neighbouring garden

Allotments South Of Shaw Wood Close North End DH1 4LZ

T1 and T2. Oak - Prune back branches up to 2m

St Margarets Allotments Margery Lane Durham

970 - Mixed Broadleaves - Sever Ivy at the base of 3 X mature Ash trees 969 - Ash - Remove the crown, leaving the stem as a standing monolith at 4m

Grange Farm Coxhoe Durham DH6 4HH

Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/20/02046/FPA in order to create a new secondary access to the adjacent farm to the north; relocation of the electricity substation further west; substitute housetypes at Plots 2, 44, and 82; removal of garages at at Plots 29, 46, 49, 50, 58, 81 and 82; amend external brick types; and amend wording of Condition 24 (M4(2)) to a compliance condition.

Tees Farm Westwick Road Westwick Barnard Castle DL12 8UT

Prior approval for the construction of a steel framed general storage building for straw, machinery, feed pursuant to DM/25/02875/PNA

8 Hesleden Road Blackhall Colliery Hartlepool TS27 4LH

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/01032/FPA

39 Parkside Crescent Seaham SR7 7UQ

Two storey and single storey side extensions, single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and loft conversion with dormer balcony to rear

Lambton Park Development Site At Former County Show Ground Chester Road Bournmoor DH3 4DX

Non-material amendment to the wording of conditions 26 (delivery of commercial floorspace) and 27 (phasing statement for remaining commercial floorspace) pursuant to DM/15/02714/OUT (as amended)

New House Farm Hunwick Bishop Auckland DL14 7RL

Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension

18 Kent Terrace Haswell Durham DH6 2EL

Variation of Condition 3 (Materials) for render to the front extension pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01915/FPA

10/10A The Bank Barnard Castle DL12 8PQ

Relocation of gas supply pipes including internal and external alterations and pipework

2 Greenside Horsleyhope Consett DH8 9DA

Prior Notification for the formation of an access track within field (not including field access).