15 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 24 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approved BNG Not Required

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 21 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.

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• 8 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH

  DM/21/00981/TPO Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Fell 2no. Willow trees

  Withdrawn Trees 4 docs

• Highgate House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN

  DM/26/00180/FPA Submitted 23 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed door and window replacement

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Highgate House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN

  DM/26/02315/TPO Submitted 2 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  H1 - 9 conifer trees fell to ground level, T1 - Elm fell to ground level, T2 Oak - reduce two branches by 2.5m, T3 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m, T4 Sycamore - remove tree to ground level, T5 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m, T6 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m and T7 Poplar - reduce back to previous pruning cuts and points

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH

  DM/19/03313/FPA Submitted 16 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Temporary change of use until end of August 2021 from C3 to C4.

  Refused Full applications 47 docs

• Durham House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN

  DM/21/02157/TCA Submitted 15 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Various works to 6no. Sycamores (T1, G3, G4, T5, T8 + T9), 1no. Beech (T2), 1no. Oak (T6) and 1 no. Birch (T7)

  Granted Trees

• 2 Valeside Durham DH1 4RF

  DM/22/03033/FPA Submitted 14 Oct 2022 150 yards away

  Demolish the existing dwelling at 2, Valeside, Durham and replace with a one and a half storey house (demolition of existing garages).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 40 docs
  Domestic

• 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
• DM/26/01805/FPA Granted

  Park Avenue Press Dundas Street Spennymoor DL16 6AR

  Re-cladding and rendering of existing commercial frontage.

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01719/FPA Granted

  78 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HY

  Replacement of defective timber windows and timber lintels repair of external stucco ashlar render to front elevation

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01650/FPA Granted

  Vane Tempest Hall Maynards Row Gilesgate DH1 1QF

  Proposed 2no. external condenser units to be mounted on rooftop on new unistrut frame on existing steel beams. Proposed 2no. internal 7kW air con evaporator units to be installed on equipment room wall.

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications