DM/25/02682/FPA

1. 26 Sep 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 20 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Approved BNG Not Required

3. 20 Jul 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

• DM/25/03497/TCA Granted

  Bowburn Infant School Wylam Street Bowburn Durham DH6 5BE

  T7 - Cherry Tree - Fell to ground level. T8 - Cherry Tree - Fell to ground level. T13 - Fir Tree - Fell to ground level. T22 - Cherry Tree - Fell to ground level. T25 - Sycamore Tree - Fell to ground level. T38 - Ash Tree - Section dismantle to ground level. T39 - Ash Tree - Section dismantle to ground level and eco plug stump to prevent regrowth. T40 - Ash Tree - Section dismantle to ground level and eco plug stump to prevent regrowth. T41 - Norway Maple Tree - Section dismantle to ground level and eco plug stump to prevent regrowth. T42 - Ash Tree - Section dismantle to ground level and eco plug stump to prevent regrowth. T43 - Copper Beech Tree - Section dismantle to ground level. T46 - Ash Tree - Section dismantle to ground level and eco plug stump to prevent regrowth. T49 - Ash Tree - Section dismantle to ground level and eco plug stump to prevent regrowth. T51 - Swedish Whitebeam Tree - Fell to ground level. T52 - Swedish Whitebeam Tree - Fell to ground level. T53 - Swedish Whitebeam Tree - Fell to ground level. T54 - Sycamore Tree - Fell to ground level. G1 - Wild Cherry - Section dismantle all trees within the group to ground level. G9 - Mixed Variation of Trees - Section fell all Ash with Dieback to ground level. Remove all vandalised trees within the woodland that are beyond salvage, where remedial work is no longer viable.

  16 Dec 2025 206m away Trees
• DM/25/03175/TPO Granted

  11 Monteigne Drive Bowburn Durham DH6 5QB

  Willow (T5) - crown reduction up to 2m and removal of epicormic growth to balance canopy

  11 Nov 2025 377m 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