3 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH

1. 16 Oct 2019

   Received by County Durham

2. 8 Jan 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 19 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH

  DM/21/00981/TPO Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Fell 2no. Willow trees

  Withdrawn Trees 4 docs

• Highgate House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN

  DM/26/02315/TPO Submitted 2 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  H1 - 9 conifer trees fell to ground level, T1 - Elm fell to ground level, T2 Oak - reduce two branches by 2.5m, T3 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m, T4 Sycamore - remove tree to ground level, T5 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m, T6 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m and T7 Poplar - reduce back to previous pruning cuts and points

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH

  DM/26/00435/FPA Submitted 23 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Additional garage alongside existing to be built over existing allocated parking space

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Land Rear Of 1-6 Mowbray Street Durham DH1 4BH

  DM/21/01795/TCA Submitted 18 May 2021 100 yards away

  Reduce height by approx. 1m and reshape crown to balance to 1no. Oak (T1), fell 1no. Cypress (T2) and reduce height by approx. 2m and reshape to balance to 1no. Ash (T3)

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Durham House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN

  DM/21/02157/TCA Submitted 15 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Various works to 6no. Sycamores (T1, G3, G4, T5, T8 + T9), 1no. Beech (T2), 1no. Oak (T6) and 1 no. Birch (T7)

  Granted Trees

• Highgate House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN

  DM/26/00180/FPA Submitted 23 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed door and window replacement

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• DM/26/01157/FPA Granted

  24 Birkdale Gardens Belmont Durham DH1 2UJ

  First floor side extension

  Received 7 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01154/FPA Granted

  2 Mill Court Bournmoor Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DJ

  Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

  Received 7 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01805/FPA Granted

  Park Avenue Press Dundas Street Spennymoor DL16 6AR

  Re-cladding and rendering of existing commercial frontage.

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01719/FPA Granted

  78 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HY

  Replacement of defective timber windows and timber lintels repair of external stucco ashlar render to front elevation

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01650/FPA Granted

  Vane Tempest Hall Maynards Row Gilesgate DH1 1QF

  Proposed 2no. external condenser units to be mounted on rooftop on new unistrut frame on existing steel beams. Proposed 2no. internal 7kW air con evaporator units to be installed on equipment room wall.

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications