Aptec Enterprise Park Darlington Road West Auckland DL14 9PD

1. 27 Sep 2022

   Received by County Durham

2. 12 Oct 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

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• 6 Aptec Enterprise Park Darlington Road West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9PD

  DM/26/00314/DRC Submitted 10 Feb 2026 44m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~5 May

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Contaminated Land (Phase 2-3) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00785/FPA

  Awaiting decision Conditions

• Graham Logs And Timber 14G Aptec Enterprise Park Darlington Road West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9PD

  DM/21/02069/FPA Submitted 8 Jun 2021 131m away

  Retention of 2 steel shipping containers with associated timber structures and ductwork to house biomass boilers for the heating of adjacent industrial units on the business park

  Withdrawn Full applications 10 docs

• West Auckland Town AFC Darlington Road West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9HU

  DM/24/01414/FPA Submitted 28 May 2024 304m away

  Removal of existing columns and lighting, with the installation of new LED lighting and columns.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• Ground Floor 34 Front Street West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9HW

  DM/25/03463/AD Submitted 12 Dec 2025 327m away

  Rentention of illuminated shop signage

  Refused Advertising 11 docs

• Land To The South Of 17 Arnold Street West Auckland DL14 9HD

  DM/25/03296/FPA Submitted 24 Nov 2025 337m away

  Retrospective change of use from domestic storage to mixed use domestic storage and commercial storage of roofing materials

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Land To The East Of Oakley Green West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9JF

  DM/25/02256/FPA Submitted 15 Aug 2025 342m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Oct

  Provide an essential section of the walking and cycling route which will run along the former Stockton and Darlington Railway. Installation of a bridge structure and associated approach slopes for pedestrian and cycle use. Approach slopes, supported by reinforced earth embankments, connect into existing footpaths and public rights of way to the north and the south of the River Gaunless along the alignment of the former S&DR route. A new bridge structure, covering a length of 42.51 metres, is proposed to cross the River Gaunless and be constructed on the existing historic former Gaunless Bridge stone abutments. This bridge will provide a deck width of just under 3 metres which is safe for walking and cycling and will reinstate the connection between the land to the north and south of the river. The proposed bridge parapets will sit at a safe height of 1.1 metres. Atop the parapet, a top railing has been designed to be independent of the parapet arrangement, this will sit at a height of 1.5 metres. At the mid-point of the river, the deck will sit approximately 5 metres clear of the river. The deck is secured by weathered steel angle sections, welded along the top edge of the beams. The proposed bridge foundation design includes bored concrete piles at three locations within each abutment. The piled foundations will ensure that the new bridge will be a self-supporting structure and be fit for use. Approach slopes are proposed at each end of the bridge structure to provide a level ramped access to connect to the existing footpaths and land to the north and south of the Site, and the wider S&DR route. These slopes have been designed to have a 1:20 gradient which is compliant for use by cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. These slopes will be formed using an earth retaining system, presented in a terraced form. A compacted gravel surface is to be used within the wider Scheme, is proposed to be used on the approach slopes and footpaths.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 27 docs

• DM/26/01154/FPA Granted

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

  Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

  7 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01302/FPA Granted

  1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett DH8 7PP

  Extension to front of building to provide new glazed entrance porch, replacement of existing entrance door and canopy with window, change double exit doors to single door and internal alterations.

  22 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00510/FPA Granted

  Clare Lodge Durham Road Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0HA

  Erection of detached shed and gym and hardstanding to front (amended description)

  2 Mar 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00876/FPA Granted

  Woodham Lodge Rushyford Ferryhill DL17 0NL

  Demolition of an existing steel portal building and erection of a replacement outbuilding to provide domestic carport/workshop space and storage associated with the upkeep and maintenance of the adjoining private landholding, together with associated hardstanding and landscaping.

  7 Apr 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01001/FPA Granted

  2 Melgrove Way Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JN

  Single storey front extension and rear dormers (amended description)

  20 Apr 2026 Full applications