5 St James Crescent Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2FB

1. 22 Apr 2021

   Received by County Durham

2. 23 Apr 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 25 June 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• 9 St James Crescent Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2FB

  DM/21/00897/FPA Submitted 16 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from existing double garage to convert one side of the garage into a dog grooming salon. removal of existing garage door and replacement with outward opening french doors.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• The Cottage Newfield Terrace Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SN

  DM/26/02646/TPO Submitted 2 Oct 2026 250 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  T26, 29, 6, 14, 20. Sycamores - fell T11, 17. Maples - fell T2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10,12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31. Sycamores - Crown reduce and height reduction by 20-25% T30. Lime - Crown reduce and height reduction by 20-25%

  Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs

• Newfield House Newfield Terrace Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SN

  DM/26/01545/TPO Submitted 15 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  Pruning of dead branches and raise the crown of 5 Sycamore trees, 1 Alder and 1 Horse Chestnut - TPO-CLS-43

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 6 Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SL

  DM/21/02031/FPA Submitted 1 Jun 2021 250 yards away

  Change of use from hot food takeaway/cafe to dog groomers (Sui Generis).

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• The Gables 1C Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SL

  DM/25/00352/FPA Submitted 7 Feb 2025 300 yards away

  Retrospective planning application for amendments to previous Planning Permission DM/20/03802/FPA : Revised proposed boundary wall treatment for the front (southeast) boundary. Omission of proposed peaked gable feature to rear (northwest) elevation.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To South West Of Osborne Court Newfield DH2 2SZ

  DM/25/00426/FPA Submitted 13 Feb 2025 300 yards away

  Proposed boundary wall to front (southeast) boundary, change of use of land to residential curtilage and erection of timber storage compound adjacent to new dwelling.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 12 docs
  Small domestic

• DM/26/02340/FPA Awaiting decision

  Unit 8 Esh Winning Industrial Estate Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PT

  Erection of a steel-framed B2/B8 storage building (Retrospective)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/02306/FPA Awaiting decision

  6 Victoria Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 7JH

  Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse). To include proposed residential accommodation comprising six bedrooms together with shared communal and ancillary spaces.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/02287/FPA Awaiting decision

  Durham C I U Headquarters Ltd Club Union House Flass Street Durham DH1 4EF

  Change of use of ground floor to Class E (b) for use as restaurant

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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