Maple Tree Seaton Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0LP

1. 6 Feb 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 12 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Buildingcontrol: BC/26/00791/FP (Conditionally Approved)

County Durham granted permission on 1 April 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Green Acres Seaton Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0LP

  DM/21/01195/FPA Submitted 6 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of new enlarged detached garage.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs

• 1 South View Seaton Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0LW

  DM/26/01331/FPA Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Two storey side extension and rear first-floor extension, render external walls, demolish garage, replacement of bay windows to front (revised proposal)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1 15 docs

• Land To The East Of The Meadows Seaton SR7 0QB

  24/00756/CAA Submitted 18 Apr 2024 200 yards away

  Full planning application for the development of 75no. new homes (Use Class C3) including affordable homes and associated access, landscaping and infrastructure (as amended) - Appeal Received. Reference DM/22/00039/FPA

  Decided Outline 1 doc

• Holly Lodge Seaton Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0LS

  DM/21/01148/FPA Submitted 31 Mar 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of porch at side of dwelling.

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Hillrise Crescent Seaton Seaham SR7 0LZ

  DM/21/02328/FPA Submitted 29 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  Demolition of existing garage and replacement with detached double garage to rear of dwelling

  Granted Full applications Demolition 6 docs
  Domestic

• The Old Forge Seaton Lane Seaton Seaham SR7 0LS

  DM/22/00967/PNC Submitted 30 Mar 2022 200 yards away

  Prior notification for the change of use from an office (use class E) to a dwelling (use class C3).

  Withdrawn Prior approval 12 docs
  Domestic

• DM/26/01703/CPO Granted

  Aycliffe Village Primary School North Terrace Aycliffe Village Newton Aycliffe DL5 6LG

  Installation of timber playground equipment.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/01615/CPO Withdrawn

  Spital Park Farm Stainmore Road Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9RH

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed Met Office installation of a new weather station enclosure (10 metres by 9 metres by 1.2 metres) with meteorological equipment, including a 10 metre collapsible WEC WD10 mast with an anemometer and windvane on the top (with concrete plinth base of 1.8 metres by 2.2 metres).

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/01399/CPO Granted

  28 Moor Edge Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4HT

  Certificate of Proposed Development for a hip to gable conversion to form loft conversion with rear dormer

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/01072/CEU Refused

  21 Young Street Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JU

  Certificate of lawfulness for use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use class C4).

  Received 23 Apr, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/00808/CEU Refused

  3 Southend South Road Durham DH1 3TG

  Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of the property as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation.

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development