16 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

1. 7 Apr 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 1 May 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: S106+Approved BNG Not Required

4. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 3 March 2026, 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.

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• 18-22 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

  DM/21/00954/FPA Submitted 17 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use from bank to public house at ground floor (Class A4 Sui Generis) and offices on the upper floors (Class E)

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 18-22 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

  DM/21/01332/LB Submitted 12 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Listed Building consent application for alterations in association with change of use from bank to public house (ground floor) and offices on upper floors

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 14 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

  DM/23/00644/FPA Submitted 7 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Refurbishment and repair of the existing facade including replacement shop front, with gates, new first floor windows and general repairs.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 30 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

  DM/23/00133/FPA Submitted 19 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Replacement shopfront and installation of recessed roller shutter

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 15 docs

• Land To The East Of 16 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

  DM/26/01824/FPA Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Removal of the existing BT phone box to facilitate the installation of a new proposed BT global street hub unit (with associated advertising screens)

  Refused 24 docs

• Land To The East Of 16 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG

  DM/26/01825/AD Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of 1 No. BT Street Hub Unit and display of associated illuminated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  Refused 22 docs

• 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