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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

14,620Searchable applications

966Recorded as pending

95%Approval rate · 11,871 approved or refused records

601Refused applications

11,270 approved · 601 refused · 598 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Dec 2013 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Council contacts

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/26/00273/FPA
Single storey extension and associated works comprising additional bedrooms, living room, bathroom, garden room and kitchen/dining room.
15 Springfield Terrace Grants Houses Peterlee SR8 3TB
Received 4 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00274/VOC
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) in relation to application DM/23/03088/FPA to retain the existing garage, change materials from stone to timber, and replace approved drawings with the revised.
9 Crossgate Peth Durham DH1 4PZ
Received 4 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00275/DRC
Application to discharge condition 3 (sound proofing) of listed building consent DM/25/00585/LB and condition 4 (sound proofing) of planning permission DM/25/00584/FPA
22 - 23 Market Place Durham DH1 3NJ
Received 4 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00276/FPA
Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within car park
McDonald's Surtees Road Peterlee SR8 5HA
Received 4 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00277/TCA
T1 - Gleditsia triacanthos Sunburst - Reduce by 2.0 meters, T2 Blue Atlas Cedar - Tame re growth back in to the understory to create a neat shape. - Section 211 notice
The Elms 18 East End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3JX
Received 4 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00278/TCA
Elm (T2) - 20% overall crown reduction. Elder (T5) - Fell.
Leazes House Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE
Received 4 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00279/FPA
Change of use from class E to hot food takeaway.
6 Clyde Terrace Spennymoor DL16 7SE
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00280/FPA
The installation of 2 x 8m columns and associated powers supplies in the grass verge to accommodate 2 x CCTV cameras.
Land To The North Of 9 Malvern Close And South Of 16 The Cotswolds Chilton DL17 0QB
Received 4 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00281/FPA
Erection of covered store, locating a back up diesel generator and enclosure fencing
Centre For Process Innovation The Coxon Building John Walker Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3FE
Received 5 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00282/FPA
Change of use and conversion of barn to holiday let, with associated parking and passing place adjacent to Silver Lane / Toadlands
Land South Of Carlton House Low Side Mickleton DL12 0LE
Received 5 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00283/FPA
Erection of 129 dwellings with associated roads, drainage, landscaping, and other infrastructure (amended description 27/07/2026)
Land To The North Of Middridge Road Newton Aycliffe
Received 5 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00284/DRC
Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 3, 4, 5, 13, and 18, of planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA (housing) relating to surface and foul water drainage details, highways engineering drawings and tree protection measures.
Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RF
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00285/DRC
Discharge of conditions 6 pursuant application DM/20/01421/OUT insofar as it relates to the verification of the clean cover system in garden areas within Plots 7, 8, 9, 10, 101, 102, 103, 104 and gas protection measures and subfloor ventilation for plots 101, 102, 103, 104.
Site Of Former Weardale Steel Durham Road Wolsingham DL13 3HX
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00286/FPA
Refurbishment of an existing vacant Class E unit, including installation of extraction system, alterations to the shopfront, and change of use of adjacent open space to provide an external seating area.
17 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00287/AD
1no. Large Black Fascia sign, 1no. small black fascia sign externally illuminated by trough light above, 1no. hanging projecting sign with 'Babuls' square logo, 2no. black cut vinyl 'Babul' square logo to entrance door glazing, yellow double line vinyl manifestations to glazing, tropical leaf graphic manifestation to lower section of windows and 1 No internally illuminated menu board (Amended Description)
17 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00288/PND
Demolition of flat block at 58-62 Edenhill Road
58-62 Edenhill Road Peterlee SR8 5DB
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00289/PND
Former 'meals on wheels' kitchen building accessed off Bede Terrace
54 Prince Charles Avenue Bowburn Durham DH6 5DN
Received 5 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00290/FPA
Erection of 3no. new outbuildings Barn / Garage, Stables and Carport structures with associated proposed access via proposed grasscrete road; removal of 1no. tree to the site; new planting of additional trees to the front of the site; Change of use of land to non-commercial equestrian use.
Elm Park House Elm Park Road Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 6SE
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00291/FPA
Extension, chimney, and velux windows to front and rear roof elevations
16 West Lane Hawthorn Seaham SR7 8SB
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00292/FPA
Retention of uPVC window, front-facing dormer to the roof, and new window at basement level.
1 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6EN
Received 5 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00293/FPA
Retention of replaced ground floor window, first floor bay window and front door
7 Front Street Lanchester Durham DH7 0LA
Received 5 Feb 2026
Pending ConsiderationDM/26/00294/FPA
Creation of new first-floor accommodation within the existing roofspace. External works include replacement of the roof with a dark grey standing seam metal roof incorporating rooflights and solar panels, installation of external wall insulation with render, replacement of windows and doors, and formation of a new window to the gable elevation.
Braeside 23 Clough Dene Tantobie Stanley DH9 9PW
Received 6 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00295/DRC
Discharge of Condition 6 (HMMP Implementation) and Condition 7 (HMMP Completion) pursuant to DM/24/03229/FPA
The Glebe Wycliffe Barnard Castle DL12 9TU
Received 6 Feb 2026
DecidedDM/26/00296/DRC
Discharge of Condition 5 (BNG) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02078/FPA
20 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB
Received 6 Feb 2026

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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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