4 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

1. 24 Apr 2023

   Received by County Durham

2. 25 Apr 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approved BNG Not Required

4. 2 Sep 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 4 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  DM/22/01455/LB Submitted 17 May 2022 0m away

  Replace first floor bay window to the front of the property and repaint underneath to match existing windows

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 4 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  DM/23/01155/LB Submitted 24 Apr 2023 0m away

  Single storey rear extension (revised description)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To The South Of 7 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  DM/26/02297/TCA Submitted 1 Sep 2026 16m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii All tree works will be carried out by a qualified and insured arboricultural contractor. Stumps will be ground down to below ground level. All arisings will be removed from site and responsibly disposed of. The boundary will be retained with a low stone wall, matching the existing wall to the left and respecting the character of the conservation area. The works will not affect any protected trees or features, where applicable. The surrounding trees and vegetation will be protected throughout the works. Justification Removing the Leylandii will significantly enhance the character and appearance of the garden and the wider conservation area. It will open up the space, allow for better light, and restore a more appropriate balance with the mature trees and natural surroundings.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 4 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  DM/26/01542/TCA Submitted 15 Jun 2026 16m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Beech in car park - remove one low branch overhanging/touching car port of number 4 Sycamore in car park - remove one branch overhanging car port of number 4

  Decided Trees

• Leazes Cottage Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  DM/24/02000/DRC Submitted 22 Jul 2024 26m away

  Discharge of Condition(s) 3 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission DM/21/04095/LB

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Leazes Cottage Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

  DM/21/01442/FPA Submitted 21 Apr 2021 26m away

  Erection of sandstone wall under 1m high with wrought iron railings above

  Withdrawn Full applications 21 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