Old Coach Works Fir Tree Grange Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8EQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• DM/26/01708/LB Awaiting decision

  Old Coach Works Fir Tree Grange Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8EQ

  Proposed alterations to the dwelling including a single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, and the extension of the existing garage to form stables with solar panels, together with various landscaping works.

  Submitted 3 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 3 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 September 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/26/01708/LB (Pending Consideration)

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 Coach Works Fir Tree Grange Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8EQ

  DM/26/01708/LB Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Proposed alterations to the dwelling including a single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, and the extension of the existing garage to form stables with solar panels, together with various landscaping works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Smelt House Fir Tree Grange Howden-le-Wear Crook DL15 8EQ

  DM/21/02375/FPA Submitted 2 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of domestic garage/outbuilding

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• Smelt House Fir Tree Grange Howden-le-Wear Crook DL15 8EQ

  DM/21/02040/LB Submitted 4 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Internal alterations. External alterations and new single storey extension.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 32 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 The Hollow Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8AB

  DM/25/03253/FPA Submitted 19 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Two storey side extension, garage conversion and porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 Hargill Road Howden Le Wear Crook County Durham DL15 8HL

  3/2004/0420 Submitted 21 May 2004 0.3 miles away

  Conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension

• Post Office 41 - 43 High Street Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8HA

  DM/26/01291/AD Submitted 21 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  Advertisement consent for the installation of fascia sign with trough light, projecting sign, ACM window panels (4 locations), wall-mounted framed ACM panel adjacent to entrance, vinyl window/door manifestation, and 4 lockable poster cases (mounted in pairs).

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 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