Garage Block At Dorset Place Bishop Auckland

1. 15 Dec 2022

   Received by County Durham

2. 9 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 26 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Cumbria Lodge Cumbria Place Bishop Auckland DL14 6TJ

  DM/26/01931/FPA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 78m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  The proposed works comprises the replacement of all existing windows and doors with high-quality, double-glazed uPVC units.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• The Manor Cornwall Place Bishop Auckland DL14 6UR

  DM/26/01833/FPA Submitted 16 Jul 2026 157m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  (Retrospective) freestanding timber structure and staircase, providing covered space to accommodate a hot tub connected with letting rooms, and temporary retention of ancillary storage container

  Awaiting decision

• The Manor Cornwall Place Bishop Auckland DL14 6UR

  DM/26/01836/FPA Submitted 16 Jul 2026 157m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  (Retrospective) timber covered seating area

  Awaiting decision

• 9 Beechwood Drive Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6XS

  3/2003/0508 Submitted 3 Jul 2003 162m away

  Conservatory to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 14 Beechwood Drive Bishop Auckland DL14 6XS

  DM/21/00606/FPA Submitted 24 Feb 2021 190m away

  Replacement conservatory to ground floor rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 23 Beechwood Drive Bishop Auckland DL14 6XS

  DM/24/01611/FPA Submitted 17 Jun 2024 216m away

  Installation of 1no air source heat pump to the rear

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• DM/26/02211/PND Awaiting decision

  Londonderry Works George Street Industrial Estate Seaham SR7 7SL

  Prior Notification for demolition of existing industrial buildings and associated structures.

  24 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/02208/PND Awaiting decision

  Units 9, 10 And 10A Bishop Auckland Trade Park St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

  Units 9, 10 and 10A at Abraham Retail Park are proposed to be demolished.

  24 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/00044/PA56 Granted

  East Roughlea Farm Dean Bank Ferryhill DL17 8RP

  Agricultural building for livestock, fodder and bedding.

  8 Jan 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/01195/PA56 Granted

  RA Dalton Limited Burtreeford Cowshill Bishop Auckland DL13 1DB

  Erection of an agricultural general purpose infill building to create a covered yard area. Follow up to DM/26/00598/PNA

  11 May 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/01299/PA56 Refused

  Land On The South Side Of Entrance Of Farm Access Road Low Wales Farm Butterknowle DL13 5JJ

  Prior approval for the erection of an agricultural steel framed storage building pursuant to DM/26/01029/PNA

  21 May 2026 Prior approval