Planning applications in County Durham, August 2026

Forest Methodist Chapel Forest-in-teesdale Barnard Castle DL12 0EA

Discharge of Condition 3 (Windows, Doors and Rooflights), Condition 7 (Building Recording) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/23/01133/FPA

Barn To The North Of Langley Wood House Sleetburn Lane Langley Moor DH7 8LQ

Conversion of former agricultural storage building to 1no residential dwelling.

13-14 Seaside Lane South Easington Colliery SR8 3PN

2no. non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no. non-illuminated sign to side

4 Balmer Hill Gainford Darlington DL2 3EJ

Front porch with pitched roof

Howarth House Shop Low Row Easington Village Peterlee SR8 3AU

Retrospective installation of electric roller shutters

Howarth House Shop Low Row Easington Village Peterlee SR8 3AU

Advertising shop name sign and 3D LED logo

Whitworth House 7 Percy Terrace Durham DH1 4DY

Rear first floor extension and internal alterations

Land To The North, South And East Of Hurworth Bryan Farm Trimdon Colliery TS28 5ND

Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for a proposed solar development with battery energy storage system (BESS)

Land To The North East Of Red Hall Farm Ferryhill DL17 8RT

Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for a proposed substation

Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00670/FPA to update plans relating to Condition 3 (Approved Plans), Condition 10 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and Condition 17 (Cycle Parking) to reflect changes to the cycle parking location due to site levels and to amend the wording of Condition 22 (HMMP Report) to reflect the existing development strategy and timeline.

Stonecroft Tanfield Stanley DH9 9QL

Front extension to existing outbuilding to form a two port garage, gym and mezzanine. Replacement of existing flat roof section with dual-pitched roof, 4no. new rooflights and replacement of existing ground floor windows

31 North Side Shadforth Durham DH6 1LJ

T1. Sycamore: Sectional felling and complete removal across a managed 24 month phased structural plan T4. Yew: Fell T3. Lawson Cypress: Fell T2. Oak: Canopy reduction by 2m, raise crown to 4m from ground level Replacement planting with 3no. Silver Birch

The Meadows Horse Close Lane Trimdon Colliery Trimdon Station TS29 6LP

Proposed mixed use stables and agricultural building

3 St Johns Road Shildon DL4 1LT

Rear double & single storey extensions

4 Orchard Gardens Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3JY

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/03329/FPA for the replacement of hip roof to rear extension to flat roof with lantern

43 Barley Mill Road Bridgehill Consett DH8 8JS

Single storey rear extension.

Morrisons Bob Hardisty Drive Bishop Auckland DL14 7TN

Prior notification of the installation of Solar PV roof mounted system under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

9 The Avenue Greencroft Stanley DH9 8NX

Loft conversion with associated increase in ridge height and installation of roof windows.

5 Clifton Square Peterlee SR8 5HQ

Single-storey rear extension

Red Barns Brandon Durham DH7 8DA

Application for Reserved Matters in relation to Layout only for the primary spine roads and SUDs infrastructure within Phase 2b only, pursuant to hybrid consent DM/25/00762/FPA (Amended Description to refer to Phase 2b 05/10/2026).

Ambulance Station Watling Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6RP

Partially replace garage block with carports including solar panels, boundary treatments and hardstanding

Land And Buildings On The West Side Of Battle Green Pelton Fell DH2 2QW

Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of two permanent detached garage structures, private domestic vehicle parking plots, and residential garden areas as domestic curtilage ancillary to the main dwellinghouse at 2 Battle Green DH2 2QW. (description amended on 17.09.2026)

7 Newgate And Church Cottage Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NQ

Creation of internal ground and first floor doorway openings between 7 Newgate and Church Cottage, in association with change of use of Church Cottage to commercial office (Class E) in association with existing accountancy practice (7 Newgate)

7 Newgate And Church Cottage Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NQ

Creation of internal ground and first floor doorway openings between 7 Newgate and Church Cottage in association with the change of use of Church Cottage from a short term residential holiday let to commercial office use (Class E) in association with the existing accountancy practice (7 Newgate).

Wolfelee The Fold Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6AQ

Tree 1T - Wild Cherry (Prunus Avium). Located in rear garden - 30% crown reduction, back to previous pruned position, and slight crown lift (1m) to keep clearance to power lines. - Section 211 notice

Land To The North Of 43 North Green Staindrop DL2 3JP

Removal / pruning back to property boundary (timber fence line) of one tree - Section 211 notice

8 Montalbo Road Barnard Castle DL12 8BP

Two storey and single storey rear extension

16 Short Grove Murton Seaham SR7 9SX

Single-storey rear extension

14 Granville Avenue Shildon DL4 1JN

Single storey rear extension

The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG

Extension and alterations to dwelling, including installation of solar panels to single storey roof slope and garage

Carmel Cottage Station Town Wingate TS28 5EZ

Two storey rear extension.

Land North East Of Crake Scar Farm Crane Row Lane Hamsterley Bishop Auckland DL13 3QR

Prior Notification under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the conversion of an agricultural building to form 1no. dwelling house (Class C3), fenestration alterations and associated works

Charity Farm Browney Bank Satley Bishop Auckland DL13 4HU

Conversion and associated alterations of an existing agricultural building to form three dwellings, including change of use from agricultural storage to residential use, together with associated access, parking, private amenity space and secure cycle parking.

Moorside Farm Gorecock Lane Greencroft Stanley DH9 7SE

Prior approval for the conversion of two agricultural buildings into five dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) with parking, turning, refuse storage, electric-vehicle charging, private amenity space and associated drainage and utility infrastructure provided within the site and served by existing access from Gorecock Lane.

2 The Pastures Lanchester Durham DH7 0BT

Erection of 1 No. dwelling

Bridge Cottage Eggleston Lane Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EE

Felling of T1 and T2 - mature Beech trees(Fagus sylvatica) - Section 211 notice

Valley View Farm Sidehead Westgate Bishop Auckland DL13 1RQ

Conversion and extension of existing byre (ruin) with associated works to create a new dwelling.

Ratho Villa Leazes Villas Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6HW

Felling of one Damson and one Yew tree - Section 211 notice

Wesley House Moor Lane Kinninvie Barnard Castle DL12 8SA

First floor extension, balcony, alterations to existng rear extension

Land To The South Of Cockhouse Lane Ushaw Moor DH7 7PN

Discharge of Conditions 24 (Landscaping), 26 (Play Area), 27 (Play Area Management), and 28 (Public Amenity/Natural Green Space Management) pursuant to consent DM/25/01083/FPA.

Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton DH2 1NW

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/00195/FPA to substitute the approved lighting proposals for an alternative scheme of lighting to the Multi-Use Games Area.

Land East Of Pinewood House Holmside Lane Burnhope DH7 0DP

2no. 4-bedroom, 2 storey detached dwellings with associated access, boundary treatment and parking areas

Lidl Picktree Terrace Chester-le-Street DH3 3ST

2no internally illuminated canopy signs, 2no internally illuminated flagpole signs, 2no wall-mounted externally illuminated billboard signs, 1no internally illuminated poster display unit and 1no non-illuminated trolley bay sign

51 The Fallows Cockfield Bishop Auckland DL13 5DE

Change of use of land to create car parking area for vehicles at the front of the dwelling (retrospective)

Mercury Petrol Filling Station Hermiston Retail Park Consett DH8 5RE

Installation of new replacement jet wash bays, plant room, air and vacuum units, combi unit and associated forecourt works

Masonic Hall 22 Bridge Street Tow Law Bishop Auckland DL13 4LE

Retrospective application to retain InPost Parcel Locker to front of building

Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton DH2 1NW

Partial discharge of condition 13 (Contaminated Land Phase 4) for Plots 20-23 and 30-37, pursuant to DM/22/00195/FPA

Land To Rear Of Consett Park Terrace Moorside DH8 8ET

Discharge of Conditions 16 (Substation), 19 (Pumping Station), 20 (Bat and Bird Boxes) and 25 (M4(2)) pursuant to planning permission DM/26/00089/VOC.

44 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT

Renovation of existing sliding sash windows

Engineering Works Front Street Ireshopeburn Bishop Auckland 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