Former Blacksmiths Workshop East Of Snookacres Farm Front Street Witton Gilbert DH7 6TQ

1. 29 Apr 2021

   Received by County Durham

2. 30 Apr 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Former Blacksmiths Workshop East Of Snookacres Farm Front Street Witton Gilbert DH7 6TQ

  DRC/21/00107 Submitted 12 Apr 2021 0m away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (windows), 4 (rainwater goods), 5 (colour), 6 (lintels and cills) pursuant to planning permission DM/21/00042/VOC and DM/21/00043/LB

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 2 docs

• Land To The South East Of 20 Front Street Witton Gilbert DH7 6TQ

  DM/26/02177/FPA Submitted 18 Aug 2026 37m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Erection of 3no two storey detached dwellings

  Awaiting decision

• Travellers Rest Front Street Witton Gilbert Durham DH7 6TQ

  DM/26/01951/AD Submitted 28 Jul 2026 37m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Installation of illuminated and non illuminated signs: Sign A - 1no. set of individual housename letters finished 18c39, Sign B - 1no. double sided hanging panel to existing post, illuminated by linolites Sign C - 2no. amenity boards fixed to existing post, Sign D - 4no. poster cases with printed back panels, Sign E - 1no. signwritten housename to painted render, Sign F - 1no. set of signwritten amenity wording to painted render, Sign G - 1no. large feature lantern and Sign H - 9no. warm led floodlights

  Awaiting decision

• Travellers Rest Front Street Witton Gilbert Durham DH7 6TQ

  DM/26/01898/FPA Submitted 22 Jul 2026 37m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Redecoration and colour change to facades

  Awaiting decision

• Travellers Rest Front Street Witton Gilbert Durham DH7 6TQ

  DM/25/02109/FPA Submitted 31 Jul 2025 38m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Alterations to existing conservatory to rear including squaring off, replacement roof and windows

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1 4 docs

• Land Adjoining Snook Acres Front Street Witton Gilbert DH7 6SY

  DM/26/00233/NMA Submitted 29 Jan 2026 78m away

  Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/23/03312/VOC for changes to the location of acoustic fencing to the southern boundary of the site (rear of Plots 7-17)

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• DM/26/02311/LB Awaiting decision

  H M Prison Durham 19B Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HU

  Targeted intrusive investigations to the Grade II* listed Tythe Barn (No. 1120616) and Grade II listed, Barns West (Officers Club (No. 1323279)), Barns east (Dojo (No. 1323279)), Link Building (No. 1323279) and the courtyard wall. Intrusive investigations include: 1. Trial pit to existing foundations 2. Timber core investigation 3. Mortar and stone sampling 4. Brick and mortar sampling 5. Localised opening-up to expose structure 6. Temporary access to roof void 7. Wall lining opening and plaster sampling 8. Internal partition asbestos investigation. The investigation works will be used to inform repair strategies for the roof, masonry, structural and architectural timber, windows and doors, internal fabric and the courtyard wall.

  2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02307/LB Awaiting decision

  6 Victoria Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 7JH

  Listed Building Consent for a 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.

  2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02265/LB Awaiting decision

  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)

  27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/01390/LB Granted

  Telecommunications Mast (64140) Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN

  The removal of 1no. wall mounted tri-sector flagpole antenna and 1no. existing equipment cabinet to be replaced with new 1no. new 9-metre-high alpha tri-sector flagpole antenna, 2no. new equipment cabinets, 1no. new GPS node and associated ancillary works thereto.

  2 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02123/LB Awaiting decision

  Green Hill Farm Beacon Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3HN

  Installation of new fibre optic cable

  13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings