Planning applications in County Durham, March 2026

7 The Mews Shincliffe Durham DH1 2YH

2x BirchTrees, crown reduction 1x Prunus tree, Fell to low flat stump, treat to inhibit regrowth

Ford View Ford Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0SE

T1 - Holly - reduce in height by around 2-3m, T2 - Plum - recent failure of 1x stem, remove failed stem, reduce remaining by around 2-3m to reduce end weight to allow to recover, T3 - Apple - low hanging branches over parking area- crown lift/ reduce back over parking area by 4m, T4 - Apple - minor branches encroaching outbuilding, reduce back branches to allow 1-2m clearance, T5 - Beech - minor branches encroaching wires, prune to allow approx. 1m clearance from cables. - (Section 211 notice)

Land West Of Petrol Filling Station Bank Top Terrace Trimdon Village TS29 6PW

Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/23/03169/FPA in regards to retaining walls across the site.

Land To The North Of Knitsley Bridge Knitsley DH8 9EL

Discharge of conditions no. 3 (materials), 5 (cycle storage), 6 (electric vehicle charging), 8 (land contamination scheme), 10 (bike rental and repair), 12 (bat boxes), 13 (tree protection), 14 (sustainability statement) & 15 (sustainable travel plan) pursuant to planning application DM/23/03389/FPA

West Biggin Farm Hamsteels Lane Quebec Durham DH7 9RS

Portal frame building for the housing of dairy cattle

12 Westcott Drive Auckland Park Bishop Auckland DL14 8SG

Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 5 metres, an eaves height of 3.34 metres and a total height of 3.34 metres.

HM Young Offenders Institution Deerbolt Bowes Road Startforth Barnard Castle DL12 9BG

Certificate of Lawfulness under Part 19 of the GPDO for the proposed installation of a substation and transformer unit

Whitworth Park Phase 6 Spennymoor DL16 7RQ

Discharge of Conditions 4 (Coal Authority Verification), 6 (Final Travel Plan), 12 (Landscaping), 27 (Drainage), 28 (Drainage Timetable), 32 (Footpath Connection Fixed Lighting), 33 (Electric Substation), and 34 (Broadband Connection) pursuant to consent DM/25/01790/FPA (Amended Description 20/07/2026).

15 Warkworth Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5PB

Single-storey side extension, porch to the front, and tiled roof over existing bay window

Bluestone Farm Low Lands Cockfield Bishop Auckland DL13 5AW

Partial Discharge of Condition 12 (External Lighting) and Discharge of Condition 16 (Details of Proposed Materials, Colours and Finishes) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/23/00486/FPA

Land To The North Of The Former Blackhouse WMC Beechville Edmondsley DH7 6ED

Erection of one detached dwelling.

1 The Old Hospital Bankdam Farm Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3LX

Erection of one and a half storey detached garage with one bedroom annex to first floor and relocation of access road to side of new garage and associated works.

5 Vindomora Villas Ebchester Consett DH8 0PW

Single storey front/side extension, car port to side and single storey rear extension and raised patio

36 East Law Consett DH8 0QJ

Non-material amendment application pursuant to DM/25/03332/FPA to change the external walls from brickwork to sand/cement render, stone quoins added, render finish added to existing north elevation wall.

183 Benfieldside Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 0RB

Single storey side extension to existing dwelling plus replacement double garage

Park Close West Park Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BA

Proposed loft conversion, two storey extensions to front, side and rear, balcony to front elevation and demolition of existing garage (amended description)

Chantry Cottage Lartington Barnard Castle DL12 9BP

Discharge of Condition 4 (Window Details) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02830/FPA

62 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DS

Installation of 2 no air conditioning units to rear elevation and 2 no satellite dishes to front elevation

Engineering Works Front Street Ireshopeburn DL13 1HB

Erection of a general purpose agricultural building. Juniper green plastisol roof sheets, Juniper green ventair vertical sheets and self coloured concrete panel lower walls

11 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ

Conifer (T1) - Remove as lifting paving is creating a safety hazard. (S211 notice)

Land To The North Of Bar Harbor Farm South Side DL13 5JN

Proposed erection of multi-purpose agricultural building and creation of agricultural track

Woodham Academy Washington Crescent Newton Aycliffe DL5 4AX

Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, an access footpath and associated bund.

School Of Dance Louvaine Terrace Ferryhill DL17 8BB

Erection of first floor extension above existing building

43 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6QF

Alterations to the shopfront, new advertisements and signage, reinstatement of ATMs, changes to fenestration, and provision of a new external first floor door onto the fire escape.

43 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6QF

Prior notification under Class MA for the change of use of the first floor to 2no. 1 bedroom flats.

62 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DS

1no. fascia sign and 1no. projecting sign

Land To The North Of George Pit Lane Great Lumley

Erection of 93 dwellings with associated access, infrastructure and landscaping

Land To The East Of 1 Ladysmock Close Spennymoor DL16 6NZ

Non material amendment to re-word condition 10 pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03146/FPA.

21 Rush Park Bishop Auckland DL14 6NR

Rear ground-floor and first-floor extension to the existing building, along with the enlargement of the existing garage to provide a study, utility room, and WC.

Humble Burn Cottage Humbleburn Lane Edmondsley Durham DH7 6EW

Variation of Conditions 7 & 8 pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02346/FPA

Land Opposite 1 To 14 Woodside Witton Park DL14 0DS

Erection of 4 No. dwellings with access and parking

3 Southend South Road Durham DH1 3TG

Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of the property as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation.

70 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW

Construction of rear single storey extension and alteration of existing rear single storey off-shoots

21 South Street Durham DH1 4QP

Proposed replacement conservatory roof

Barnard Castle School Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8UN

Erection of an illuminated sectional Padel Court for a temporary 12 month trial basis and toilet.

34 Collingwood Street Coundon Bishop Auckland DL14 8LG

Change of use from dwelling to separate residential dwelling, community use (including café) and conversion of garage to rear to separate beauty salon, associated external alterations, including doors and window additions and alterations

2 The Bungalows High Westwood Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 7QY

Demolish existing conservatory and build new single story extension

Armadale Farnley Hey Road Durham DH1 4EA

T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce and reshape by 3m T2 Beech - Crown reduce and reshape by 3.5m

Land To The North Of Bar Harbor Farm South Side DL13 5JN

Retrospective creation of agricultural track

Sledwich Hall Whorlton Barnard Castle DL12 8UU

Proposed demolition of kitchen, boiler room, oil tank and associated outbuildings. Erection of new single storey kitchen and rear entrance hall. Alteration to garden wall. Rewiring electrical circuits and new heating installation complete with associated works.

High House Marwood Barnard Castle DL12 8SP

Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 6 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for provision of new building over existing silage clamp

Land To The South West Of High Terrace Roddymoor DL15 9RA

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/02379/FPA to include additional windows, alter roof design and material finish

Park Place Hamsterley Hall Hamsterley Mill Rowlands Gill NE39 1NJ

Park Place: Construction of a three-car car port, creation of a horse menage (personal use only), conversion of existing stables and garage block to provide an additional stable and plant room and extension to provide horse wash down area (personal use only), alterations to the dwelling including new windows, new doors and alterations to the atrium roof and installation of timber cladding. Hamsterley Hall: Install a outdoor swimming pool and associated landscaping. Estate: The internal estate roads serving Hamsterley Hall, Park Place and Estate Cottage to be reconfigured.

20 Lumley Drive Peterlee SR8 1NL

Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

Telecommunications Mast Telephone Exchange High Street Spennymoor

15.5m Vs280 Monopole supporting 6no antennas

Sledwich Hall Whorlton Barnard Castle DL12 8UU

Proposed demolition of kitchen, boiler room, oil tank and associated outbuildings. Erection of new single storey kitchen and rear entrance hall. Alteration to garden wall. Rewiring electrical circuits and new heating installation complete with associated works.

Manor House 16 Sycamore Terrace Haswell Durham DH6 2AG

Demolition of previous extension, single storey side garage extension and loft conversion including replacement roof with rooflights

Harpers Barn High Stoop Bishop Auckland DL13 4HL

Detached double garage to front

Land To The East And South Of Apperley Avenue High Shincliffe DH1 2TY

Outline application for up to 77 residential units with all matters reserved except for access

12 Woodstone Terrace Woodstone Village Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DP

Creation of vehicular access onto classified road and driveway