DM/25/02477/FPA

1. 5 Sep 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 6 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• DM/26/01254/TCA Granted

  Glenair Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QW

  T1 Ash - Fell due to structural defects.

  18 May 2026 101m away Trees
• DM/26/00609/TCA Granted

  Hagg House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ

  Fell T1. Ash, Fell T2. Wild Cherry, Fell T3. Ash and Fell T4. Sycamore

  10 Mar 2026 126m away Trees
• DM/26/00600/FPA Granted

  Hagg House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ

  Extension to Detached Summerhouse including Decking, Ramp and Associated Alterations to form Artist's Studio, Workshop and Private Use Gallery Space

  10 Mar 2026 151m away Full applications
• DM/26/00601/LB Granted

  Hagg House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ

  Extension to Detached Summerhouse including Decking, Ramp and Associated Alterations to form Artist's Studio, Workshop and Private Use Gallery Space

  10 Mar 2026 151m away Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/00576/TPO Granted

  Pound House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ

  Remove dead wood from Ash tree overhanging a public bench. Take 1.5 metres off the tips of a beech tree

  6 Mar 2026 155m away Trees
• DM/25/02954/TCA Decided

  Pound House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ

  Removal of two dead Ash trees Removal of one Ash tree with estimated 50% die back, fungal infection and decayed branch above a public bench 30% Crown reduction of a Beach

  20 Oct 2025 155m away Trees

• DM/26/01432/FPA Granted

  133 Harvey Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ZB

  Single storey side extension and loft conversion including replacement roof and dormer windows to east and west elevations, replacement of existing fences to brick walling and installation of gates to driveway

  4 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00844/FPA Granted

  Kynren Flatts Farm Toronto Bishop Auckland DL14 7SF

  Creation of a venue known as the 'Viking Arena' including the erection of 3no. stands of tiered seating surrounding an oval arena, upturned Viking-longboat entrance feature and 2no. ancillary backstage buildings and associated footpaths, drainage, and landscaping. A covered seating facility known as 'The Hub', and associated footpaths, drainage, and landscaping.

  1 Apr 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01413/FPA Granted

  91 Park Road North Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3SB

  Single-storey side extension

  3 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01369/FPA Granted

  299 Morrison Close Newton Aycliffe DL5 4QZ

  Change of use from open land to private garden with 1.8metre fence and gate

  29 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00777/FPA Granted

  Harpers Barn High Stoop Bishop Auckland DL13 4HL

  Detached double garage to front

  26 Mar 2026 Full applications