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Durham County Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Durham County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

11,107Searchable applications

949Recorded as pending

95%Approval rate · 8,777 approved or refused records

472Refused applications

8,305 approved · 472 refused · 415 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Mar 2014 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Planning enquiries03000262830 Council source

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas92 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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DecidedDM/24/02707/TCA
Felling of one Conifer tree - Section 211 notice
8 Meadhope Street Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3EN
Received 2 Oct 2024
DecidedSCR/24/00013
Request for Screening Opinion in respect of a Reserved Matters submission for the development of a Data Centre at Plot D of the Aykley Heads Masterplan, pursuant to Hybrid Planning Permission DM/20/01846/FPA.
Land At Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5UQ
Received 30 Sept 2024
DecidedSCR/24/00014
Request for a Screening Opinion in respect of a minor-material amendment (Section 73) application seeking to vary conditions 1, 2, 5 and 10 of Hybrid Planning Permission DM/20/01846/FPA.
Land At Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5UQ
Received 30 Sept 2024
DecidedDM/24/02710/FPA
Full planning application for the partial demolition, refurbishment and retention of the existing college buildings, and construction of a new two-storey teaching block and ancillary buildings (hay barn, sheep shed, grain store and bio-secure boot wash) with associated external works, substation, landscaping and access
East Durham And Houghall Community College Houghall Durham DH1 3SG
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02711/DRC
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan), 9 (Road Condition Survey) and 12 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of Planning Permission DM/21/02336/FPA)
Hulam Farm Hutton Henry Hartlepool TS27 4SA
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02712/FPA
Replace 1no window with 1no door at ground level, 3no first floor windows and facade render to front and reinstate emergency escape staircase to rear
63 Crossgate Durham DH1 4PR
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02713/FPA
Change of use of former school to residential dwelling including internal alterations to create of mezzanine floor, 2no. rooflights in east roof slope and 2no. in north roof slope, replacement of mortar where needed
Hall Hagg Lane Byers Green DL16 7NW
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02714/LB
Listed Buildings Consent for change of use of former school to residential dwelling including internal alterations to create of mezzanine floor, 2no. rooflights in east roof slope and 2no. in north roof slope, replacement of mortar where needed
Hall Hagg Lane Byers Green DL16 7NW
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02715/CPO
Erection of incidental residential outbuilding (including internal pool).
Lilac Lodge East Terrace Roddymoor Crook DL15 9QY
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02716/TCA
T2 - Sycamore - Fell Tree with major decay at base, which is close to boathouse, as close to ground level as practical.T3 - Horse Chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as practical. This tree is in decline with a sparse canopy which grows at an angle directly overhanging the footpath.T4 - Sycamore - Prune to clear the building by 2m and remove epicormic growth up to 4m.T5 - Sycamore - Remove low branch growing towards the building for long term clearance.T6 - Cherry - Crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m to give clearance from building and lessen the windsail of the tree due to low decay/cavity on the stem.T7 - Lime - Remove major deadwood, is located in a high use public area.T8 - Lime - Fell as close to ground level as practical. Low decay present at twin stemmed union on lower stem. Located close to historic building, would require regular pruning as this tree has basal defects recommend removing and re-planting a tree with greater clearance from the building.
Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02717/TPO
T1. Sycamore - crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m. G2. Cherry x3 - crown reduce by 2m - TPO-DER-199
16 St Ives Gardens Leadgate Consett DH8 7PQ
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02718/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans), Condition 3 (Hedgerow), Condition 6 (Materials) and Condition 8 (Access/Driveway) pursuant to planning permission DM/21/03081/FPA to include planting of native fruit trees, change in stone material and the retention of crushed gravel driveway with a soakaway.
The Village Paddock Ovington Richmond DL11 7DA
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02720/FPA
To replace existing wooden window frames and glass with identical style rosewood coloured exterior UPVC windows for all external windows, totalling 17.
The Laurels High House Farm High Stoop Bishop Auckland DL13 4HL
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02721/FPA
Two storey extension to create wider family accommodation
Spring View 4 Lowfield Farm Rushyford Ferryhill DL17 0NL
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02722/FPA
Replace timber shop front for aluminium and first floor timber bay window to Upvc
Wentworth House Dental Practice 28, Seaside Lane Easington Colliery Peterlee SR8 3PG
Received 2 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02723/DRC
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Glazing), 5 (Rooflights) and 6 (Walling) pursuant to application DM/22/03501/LB.
Prospect House Ebchester Hill Ebchester Consett DH8 0QE
Received 3 Oct 2024
DecidedSCR/24/00015
Request for Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of a proposed development of a ground mounted solar farm and associated infrastructure.
Land To The East Of Stockton Road Seaham SR7 0PB
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02724/FPA
Installation of air source heat pump to rear
16 Mappleton Drive Seaham SR7 7DY
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02725/TEL
Prior notification for the removal and replacement of the existing 18m monopole supporting 3 no. antennas with a new 20m 5G monopole supporting 6 no. new antennas and ancillary equipment. The installation of 1 no. new 0.3m dish and 1 no. new 0.6m dish. The removal and replacement of 1 no. cabinet with 3 no. new cabinets and associated ancillary equipment within an extended compound and works thereto.
Telecommunciations Mast Willington Cricket Club Manor Road Willington DL15 0QX
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02726/DRC
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Construction Management Plan) and 11 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of Appeal Reference APP/X1355/W/22/3299829 (Application reference DM/20/03722/FPA)
Sheraton Hall Farm Sheraton Hartlepool TS27 4RD
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02727/DRC
Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) of Appeal Reference APP/X1355/W/22/3299826 (Planning Reference DM/21/02333/FPA)
Sheraton Hall Farm Sheraton Hartlepool TS27 4RD
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02729/FPA
Two storey side extension, single storey extension and bay window to front
5 South Avenue Shadforth Durham DH6 1LB
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02731/TPO
T16 & T17 (TPO ref. CLS-46) - Sycamore - Crown reduction by up to 3m including a total crown spread reduction of 5m, and total height of 3m.
Open Spaces To The North Of 108-116 Highfield Rise Chester-le-Street DH3 3UY
Received 4 Oct 2024
DecidedDM/24/02732/FPA
Erection of 1.3m high railing to the front of property
11 Richardson Court Willington Crook DL15 0EB
Received 4 Oct 2024

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Durham County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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