Land To The East Of Oakley Green West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9JF

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/25/02256/FPA Awaiting decision

  Land To The East Of Oakley Green West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9JF

  Provide an essential section of the walking and cycling route which will run along the former Stockton and Darlington Railway. Installation of a bridge structure and associated approach slopes for pedestrian and cycle use. Approach slopes, supported by reinforced earth embankments, connect into existing footpaths and public rights of way to the north and the south of the River Gaunless along the alignment of the former S&DR route. A new bridge structure, covering a length of 42.51 metres, is proposed to cross the River Gaunless and be constructed on the existing historic former Gaunless Bridge stone abutments. This bridge will provide a deck width of just under 3 metres which is safe for walking and cycling and will reinstate the connection between the land to the north and south of the river. The proposed bridge parapets will sit at a safe height of 1.1 metres. Atop the parapet, a top railing has been designed to be independent of the parapet arrangement, this will sit at a height of 1.5 metres. At the mid-point of the river, the deck will sit approximately 5 metres clear of the river. The deck is secured by weathered steel angle sections, welded along the top edge of the beams. The proposed bridge foundation design includes bored concrete piles at three locations within each abutment. The piled foundations will ensure that the new bridge will be a self-supporting structure and be fit for use. Approach slopes are proposed at each end of the bridge structure to provide a level ramped access to connect to the existing footpaths and land to the north and south of the Site, and the wider S&DR route. These slopes have been designed to have a 1:20 gradient which is compliant for use by cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. These slopes will be formed using an earth retaining system, presented in a terraced form. A compacted gravel surface is to be used within the wider Scheme, is proposed to be used on the approach slopes and footpaths.

  Submitted 15 Aug 2025 Full applications

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 13 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• DM/25/02256/FPA Awaiting decision

  Land To The East Of Oakley Green West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9JF

  Provide an essential section of the walking and cycling route which will run along the former Stockton and Darlington Railway. Installation of a bridge structure and associated approach slopes for pedestrian and cycle use. Approach slopes, supported by reinforced earth embankments, connect into existing footpaths and public rights of way to the north and the south of the River Gaunless along the alignment of the former S&DR route. A new bridge structure, covering a length of 42.51 metres, is proposed to cross the River Gaunless and be constructed on the existing historic former Gaunless Bridge stone abutments. This bridge will provide a deck width of just under 3 metres which is safe for walking and cycling and will reinstate the connection between the land to the north and south of the river. The proposed bridge parapets will sit at a safe height of 1.1 metres. Atop the parapet, a top railing has been designed to be independent of the parapet arrangement, this will sit at a height of 1.5 metres. At the mid-point of the river, the deck will sit approximately 5 metres clear of the river. The deck is secured by weathered steel angle sections, welded along the top edge of the beams. The proposed bridge foundation design includes bored concrete piles at three locations within each abutment. The piled foundations will ensure that the new bridge will be a self-supporting structure and be fit for use. Approach slopes are proposed at each end of the bridge structure to provide a level ramped access to connect to the existing footpaths and land to the north and south of the Site, and the wider S&DR route. These slopes have been designed to have a 1:20 gradient which is compliant for use by cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. These slopes will be formed using an earth retaining system, presented in a terraced form. A compacted gravel surface is to be used within the wider Scheme, is proposed to be used on the approach slopes and footpaths.

  Submitted 15 Aug 2025 Full applications

County Durham granted permission on 15 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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• Land To The East Of Oakley Green West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9JF

  DM/25/02256/FPA Submitted 15 Aug 2025 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Oct

  Provide an essential section of the walking and cycling route which will run along the former Stockton and Darlington Railway. Installation of a bridge structure and associated approach slopes for pedestrian and cycle use. Approach slopes, supported by reinforced earth embankments, connect into existing footpaths and public rights of way to the north and the south of the River Gaunless along the alignment of the former S&DR route. A new bridge structure, covering a length of 42.51 metres, is proposed to cross the River Gaunless and be constructed on the existing historic former Gaunless Bridge stone abutments. This bridge will provide a deck width of just under 3 metres which is safe for walking and cycling and will reinstate the connection between the land to the north and south of the river. The proposed bridge parapets will sit at a safe height of 1.1 metres. Atop the parapet, a top railing has been designed to be independent of the parapet arrangement, this will sit at a height of 1.5 metres. At the mid-point of the river, the deck will sit approximately 5 metres clear of the river. The deck is secured by weathered steel angle sections, welded along the top edge of the beams. The proposed bridge foundation design includes bored concrete piles at three locations within each abutment. The piled foundations will ensure that the new bridge will be a self-supporting structure and be fit for use. Approach slopes are proposed at each end of the bridge structure to provide a level ramped access to connect to the existing footpaths and land to the north and south of the Site, and the wider S&DR route. These slopes have been designed to have a 1:20 gradient which is compliant for use by cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. These slopes will be formed using an earth retaining system, presented in a terraced form. A compacted gravel surface is to be used within the wider Scheme, is proposed to be used on the approach slopes and footpaths.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 27 docs

• Wheatsheaf Inn 67 Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9ER

  DM/26/00923/FPA Submitted 10 Apr 2026 166m away

  Change of use of ground floor and basement from public house (Sui Generis) to 2no. commercial units (1no. Class Ea convenience store and 1no. Class Eb restaurant)

  Granted Full applications 62 docs

• Wheatsheaf Inn 67 Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9ER

  DM/26/00928/AD Submitted 10 Apr 2026 166m away

  Installation of 2no. illuminated fascia signs, 1no. illuminated menu box, 1no. illuminated hanging sign, 2no. illuminated blackboard style poster signs, 3no. vinyl internal window graphics and 1no. illuminated new double-sided pole sign

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 59 docs

• Wheatsheaf Inn 67 Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9ER

  DM/26/00927/LB Submitted 10 Apr 2026 167m away

  Listed Building Consent for external and internal works to facilitate change of use of ground floor and basement from public house (Sui Generis) to 2no. commercial units (1no. Class Ea convenience store and 1no. Eb restaurant) including replacement of window opening with entrance door, installation of signage, installation of odour extraction equipment including external extract duct to rear, installation of a temporary freestanding disabled access ramp; removal of internal partition walls and repairs to decorative ceilings and features

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 61 docs

• Wheatsheaf Inn 67 Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9ER

  DM/26/00926/FPA Submitted 10 Apr 2026 168m away

  External and internal works to facilitate change of use of ground floor and basement from public house (Sui Generis) to 2no. commercial units (1no. Class Ea convenience store and 1no. Eb restaurant) including replacement of window opening with entrance door, installation of signage, installation of odour extraction equipment including external extract duct to rear, installation of a temporary freestanding disabled access ramp; removal of internal partition walls and repairs to decorative ceilings and features

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 61 docs

• Graham Logs And Timber 14G Aptec Enterprise Park Darlington Road West Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9PD

  DM/21/02069/FPA Submitted 8 Jun 2021 290m away

  Retention of 2 steel shipping containers with associated timber structures and ductwork to house biomass boilers for the heating of adjacent industrial units on the business park

  Withdrawn Full applications 10 docs

• DM/26/01610/DRC Granted

  Land North Of The Old Chapel Colliery Road Bearpark DH7 7AU

  Discharge of conditions 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 7 (HMMP) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03257/FPA.

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/01596/DRC Granted

  37 - 38 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD

  Discharge of condition 7 (management plan) pursuant to DM/24/01551/FPA

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/01972/DRC Granted

  Bluestone Farm Low Lands Cockfield Bishop Auckland DL13 5AW

  Discharge of Condition 18 (Archaeological Reporting) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/23/00486/FPA

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/00325/DRC Granted

  1 Almoners Barn Durham DH1 3TZ

  Discharge of condition 3 (boundary treatments) pursuant to DM/24/03458/FPA

  Received 9 Feb, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/01791/DRC Granted

  Caravan Park And Holiday Cottages Hillcrest Berry Bank Caldwell Richmond DL11 7UD

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Biodiversity Net Gain) pursuant to planning application DM/25/02699/FPA.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Conditions