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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

13,821Searchable applications

963Recorded as pending

95%Approval rate · 11,191 approved or refused records

564Refused applications

10,627 approved · 564 refused · 548 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Feb 2014 to 13 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

DecidedDM/25/03247/TCA
T1 and T2. Oak - Prune back branches up to 2m
Allotments South Of Shaw Wood Close North End DH1 4LZ
Received 18 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03248/TCA
Conifer: Remove leaning stem which overhangs neighbours garden, reduce height by 3m removing leggy growth, prune back branches over the neighbouring garden
6 Prospect Terrace Shincliffe Durham DH1 2NR
Received 18 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03250/DRC
Discharge of conditions 3 (sample walling), 4 (fenestration details), 5 (roof and wall materials), 6 (means of enclosure), 7 (hard surfacing) and 8 (rainwater goods) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/03725/FPA and conditions 3 (rainwater goods), 4 (materials) and 5 (fenestration details) pursuant to listed building consent DM/23/03726/LB
Hunstanworth Farm Hunstanworth Consett DH8 9UE
Received 17 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03253/FPA
Two storey side extension, garage conversion and porch.
11 The Hollow Howden-le-wear Crook DL15 8AB
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03254/VOC
Variation of Condition 3 (Materials) for render to the front extension pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01915/FPA
18 Kent Terrace Haswell Durham DH6 2EL
Received 18 Nov 2025
Pending DecisionDM/25/03255/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/01032/FPA
8 Hesleden Road Blackhall Colliery Hartlepool TS27 4LH
Received 18 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03256/NMA
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/20/02046/FPA in order to create a new secondary access to the adjacent farm to the north; relocation of the electricity substation further west; substitute housetypes at Plots 2, 44, and 82; removal of garages at at Plots 29, 46, 49, 50, 58, 81 and 82; amend external brick types; and amend wording of Condition 24 (M4(2)) to a compliance condition.
Grange Farm Coxhoe Durham DH6 4HH
Received 18 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03258/FPA
Change of roof covering from slate to a cement based tile (with retention of existing ridge tiles) and addition of one velux window in bedroom (retrospective)
23 East Lane Stanhope Bishop Auckland DL13 2YX
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03259/CEU
Certificate of lawfulness for use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use class C4).
49 Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham DH1 2QG
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03261/PN56
Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).
Chapel House 9 Prospect Place Trimdon Station TS29 6DE
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03262/FPA
Construction of self-build agricultural workers dwelling.
Land At Pixley Hill Hunwick DL15 0JG
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03263/TCA
See attached arboricultural statement for the work required
Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03264/TPO
T54 Purple Beech Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry.T65 horse Chestnut Stem decay noted, it was agreed to see the tree within the summer months to assess its leaf coverage. A final decision will be made at that time.T116 No works required.T135 Oak Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2 m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. Remove visible deadwood as required, pruning back to sound wood or appropriate branch junctions.G142 Reduce highlighted ash within corner of field by 3m only.(amended proposal)
Hermitage TPO Area A2 The Hermitage Chester-le-street DH2 3RG
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03265/TCA
T3 - Mature Sycamore - This tree has a large amount of decay within the main stem resulting in one of the main limbs failing in recent storms. Following a site visit from Mr. Simon Chivers he recommended carrying out a Monolith to the points indicated on the photo.
Land To The North Of Hallgarth Manor Hallgarth Lane High Pittington DH6 1AB
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03266/FPA
Single storey kitchen, WC and garage extension to rear of house
14 Hallgarth Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HR
Received 20 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03267/HPN
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.92 metres, an eaves height of 2.65 metres and a total height of 3.05 metres.
10 Tennyson Terrace Crook DL15 9NG
Received 19 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03269/LB
Relocation of gas supply pipes including internal and external alterations and pipework
10/10A The Bank Barnard Castle DL12 8PQ
Received 18 Nov 2025
Pending ConsiderationDM/25/03270/VOC
Variation of condition 2 pursuant to application DM/17/00829/FPA (proposed 3no. detached dwellings) to allow for the substitution of house type (Plot 2)
Land To The North East Of New Road Witton Park Bishop Auckland DL14 0EA
Received 20 Nov 2025
Pending ConsiderationDM/25/03271/FPA
Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian (private) use, erection of stables building, associated hardstanding, and landscape planting.
Land To The South East Of 4 Humber View Greencroft DH9 7SD
Received 20 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03272/VOC
Amendment to the wording of Condition 3 (Approved Plans), updated Phasing Plan for Condition 8 (Landscaping), and Removal of Conditions 29 (Community Hub Floorspace) and 30 (Community Hub Marketing) pursuant to consent DM/16/02739/VOC (Amended Description 10/02/2026).
Land To The West Of The Station Road And A690 Junction Station Road West Rainton
Received 20 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03273/FPA
The retention of an automated teller machine and associated signage.
39 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Durham DH1 2HX
Received 20 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03274/AD
The retention of 1 illuminated surround sign
39 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Durham DH1 2HX
Received 20 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03275/FPA
Creation of new 2 bedroomed dwelling (Use Class C3) from part of former public house (Use Class Sui Generis) to residential dwelling including part single storey, part two storey rear extension
Former Coach And Horses PH 3 Addison Street Crook DL15 9EG
Received 20 Nov 2025
DecidedDM/25/03276/PNA
Agricultural steel frame shed with gravel access road and courtyard to front of shed.
Brancepeth Manor Farm West Brandon Crook DL15 9AS
Received 20 Nov 2025

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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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