DM/26/00054/FPA

1. 8 Jan 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 9 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Approved BNG Not Required

4. 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/26/00639/FPA Granted

  50 Thorndale Road Belmont Durham DH1 2AH

  Two storey side extension

  12 Mar 2026 116m away Full applications
• DM/26/01365/TPO Awaiting decision

  22 Aidan Gardens Belmont Durham DH1 2BF

  Tree 1 - Horse Chestnut - Prune lower branches by 30-40ft due to overhang into neighbouring garden and blocking light Tree 2 - Sycamore - Prune lower branches by 30-40ft due to overhang into neighbouring garden and blocking light Tree 3 - Sycamore - Prune to the left-hand side by 30-40ft due to overhang into neighbouring garden and blocking light Tree 4 - Sycamore - Prune lower branches by 40ft due to overhang into neighbouring garden and blocking light, prune large branch back to safety due to overhanging fence over parked cars.

  29 May 2026 224m away Trees
• DM/26/00410/TPO Granted

  Rear Of 18 And 20 Aidan Gardens Belmont Durham DH1 2BF

  T1 & 2 - Crown reduction not to exceed 2m reduction all round. Pruning to include the removal of 'soft growth' on the outer/lower parts of the tree crown to reduce the overall size and spread, e.g. shortening or removal of secondary branches under 50/75mm diameter, not main structural branches over this size. Where appropriate this may include additional/selective branch reductions and reshaping within the specified reduction, to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry Remove visible deadwood as required, pruning back to sound wood or appropriate branch junction/s. (amended proposal)

  19 Feb 2026 245m away Trees
• DM/25/02130/FPA Awaiting decision

  96 Thorndale Road Belmont Durham DH1 2AQ

  First floor side extension and rear glass porch extension

  4 Aug 2025 280m away Full applications
• DM/25/02541/FPA Granted

  4 Northamptonshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DF

  Proposed first floor extension and dormer window to the front elevation

  10 Sep 2025 337m away Full applications
• DM/26/00885/CPO Awaiting decision

  2 Ennerdale Close Belmont Durham DH1 2UG

  Conversion of part of an existing domestic garage to form a small, appointment-only treatment room including installation of an internal partition and a frosted window to the rear elevation.

  7 Apr 2026 347m away Lawful development

• 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