4 Whitworth Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7LD

1. 11 Feb 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 12 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   County Durham took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: DM/20/02188/FPA (Decided)
• Application: DM/25/00240/FPA (Decided)
• Application: DM/25/00739/FPA (Decided)

This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided full applications in a median of 79 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Old Station Guest House 1 Whitworth Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7LD

  DM/22/02330/FPA Submitted 11 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use of guest house to 7no. apartments (private rental), plus single storey rear extension, loft conversion including rear dormer roof extension and fenestration alterations

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 14 docs
  Several homes

• 6 Clyde Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7SE

  DM/26/00279/FPA Submitted 5 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Change of use from class E to hot food takeaway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• 14 Whitworth Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7LD

  DM/26/00375/FPA Submitted 16 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  New enlarged shop front with security shutter

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 15/16 Clyde Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7SE

  DM/24/02229/AD Submitted 12 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Replacement illuminated fascia and projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• 16A Whitworth Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7LD

  DM/24/02597/FPA Submitted 19 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Replacement door to front elevation

  Withdrawn Full applications 5 docs

• 16A Clyde Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7SE

  DM/24/03151/FPA Submitted 20 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Replacement front door to serve first floor flat

  Granted Full applications 8 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