The Laurel Building South Church Road Bishop Auckland DL14 7JU

1. 15 Apr 2021

   Received by County Durham

2. 20 Apr 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 1 June 2021, 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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• King James I Academy South Church Road Bishop Auckland DL14 7JZ

  DM/21/01765/TCA Submitted 12 May 2021 61m away

  Works to 4 No. trees (T76, T77, T78 and T79) - shortening back of branches to achieve a desired height of 3m over the path and 6m over the road

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Kingsway Centre Kingsway Bishop Auckland DL14 7JN

  DM/22/03772/DRC Submitted 20 Dec 2022 98m away

  Discharge of conditions 5 (fenestrations), 8 (sustainability and carbon) and 12 (Noise levels) pursuant to planning permission DM/15/03642/FPA

  Granted Conditions 25 docs

• King James I Academy South Church Road Bishop Auckland DL14 7JZ

  DM/24/01472/FPA Submitted 30 May 2024 114m away

  Installation of solar panels on flat roof

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• The Old Vicarage Kingsway Bishop Auckland DL14 7JN

  DM/26/01927/TCA Submitted 24 Jul 2026 142m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Section 211 notice for the following tree works: Horse Chestnut (A) - removal of deadwood; removal of basal and epicormic growth up to a height of approximately 5m; removal and shortening of lower branches to a height from the ground of approximately 4m Holly (B) - removal and shortening of some lower branches to a height from the ground of approximately 1m, with maintenance pruning to limit the height by reducing it by up to 1m and to limit the spread by crown reduction through shortening of branches by up to 1m Cypress (C) - removal and shortening of some lower branches to a height from the ground of approximately 4m, with maintenance pruning to limit the spread by crown reduction through shortening of other branches by up to 1m Cypress (D) - removal and shortening of some lower branches to a height from the ground of approximately 1m, with maintenance pruning to limit the spread by crown reduction through shortening of branches by up to 0.75m Weeping ash (E) - removal of deadwood; removal of basal and epicormic growth up to a height of approximately 5m; removal and shortening of lower branches to a height from the ground of approximately 3m Holly (F) - removal and shortening of some lower branches to a height from the ground of approximately 2m, with maintenance pruning to limit the height by reducing it by up to 1m and to limit the spread by crown reduction through shortening of branches by up to 1m Cypress hedge (G) - maintenance pruning to limit the height by reducing it by up to 1m and to limit the spread by crown reduction through shortening of branches by up to 0.75m

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Dellwood Kingsway Bishop Auckland DL14 7JN

  DM/22/03282/TPO Submitted 7 Nov 2022 183m away

  Remove lower branches below 3m and shorten limbs

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 99 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EW

  DM/26/00267/FPA Submitted 4 Feb 2026 189m away

  External alterations, new shopfront including internal perforated roller shutter, new window and replacement/ repair roof covering (amended plans)

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 11 docs

• DM/26/01287/DRC Granted

  Site Of Former Weardale Steel Durham Road Wolsingham DL13 3HX

  Discharge of Condition 18 (Final Travel Plan), pursuant to planning permission DM/20/01421/OUT

  21 May 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/01031/DRC Granted

  Building North East Of 2 Low Friarside Lane Burnopfield NE16 6BR

  Discharge of conditions 3 (External Materials), 5 (Boundary Treatments), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Hard Landscaping), 8 (Land Contamination), 9 (Remedial Works), 10 (Low Carbon), 11 (Cycle Parking), 12 (Drainage), 13 (Construction Method Statement), 17 (Precautionary Method Statement) and 18 (Ecological Mitigation) pursuant to planning approval DM/23/03859/FPA

  22 Apr 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/00660/DRC Granted

  The Village Stores Lartington Lane Lartington Barnard Castle DL12 9DA

  Discharge of Conditions 7 (surface treatment/ hardsurfaced areas), 8 (sustainability statement), 9 (entrance gates), 10 (EV charge points) and 11 (external lighting) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03207/FPA.

  16 Mar 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/00178/DRC Refused

  Low House Farm Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7QD

  Discharge of Conditions 3 to 8 (BNG requirements) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02301/FPA

  23 Jan 2026 Conditions
• DM/26/01326/DRC Granted

  Land West Of Newton Park Services Newton Park Coatham Mundeville DL1 3NL

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 18 (external lighting) for DM/19/00283/OUT (Outline planning application for an Industrial and Trade Park with ancillary office space, Hotel, Pub and Roadside Restaurant and Retail Units with petrol station and associated infrastructure including an electric power station, parking and landscaping.

  26 May 2026 Conditions