St Thomas Church North Lane Willington Crook DL15 9QS

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

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• St Thomas Church North Lane Willington Crook DL15 9QS

  DM/26/01568/LB Submitted 17 Jun 2026 0m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Listed Building Consent for internal works to facilitate the change of use of the church to 2 No. dwellings with external works to provide access, parking, 2 No. sheds, 2 No. car ports, 2 No. air source heat pumps and fencing

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings
  Several homes