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Search current and historic planning applications published by Durham County Council - 19 applications in the last 90 days across 155 towns and areas and 29 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Durham County Council decided 1,706 planning applications and approved 93%; 59% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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DM/26/02074/FPA 19 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration

Forest Park School Durham Way South Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6XP

Erection of classroom building

Full Planning Application Durham 19 Aug 2026
DM/26/02028/NMA 17 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration

Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF

There were previoulsy no alterations to the existing front east elevation at the main entrance to the school, this amendments seeks approval for the e...

Non Material Amendment Durham 17 Aug 2026
DM/26/02053/FPA 6 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration

Land To The East Of Elvet Riverside 1 New Elvet Durham DH1 3JT

Installation of multifunctional Hub unit with 1 no. integral advertisement display and defibrillator

Full Planning Application Durham 6 Aug 2026
DM/26/01567/FPA 28 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

St Thomas Church North Lane Willington Crook DL15 9QS

Change of use of church (F1) to 2 No. dwellings (C3) with access, parking, 2 No. sheds, 2 No. car ports, 2 No. air source heat pumps and fencing

Full Planning Application Durham 28 Jul 2026
DM/26/00037/FPA 28 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

Units A To D Building 12/E 460 Woodham Road Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6HT

Conversion of vacant industrial unit to day nursery, including change of use (amended red line plan received 24.07.2026).

Full Planning Application Durham 28 Jul 2026
DM/26/01925/FPA 25 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

Littletown Farm Littletown Durham DH6 1AJ

Retrospective application for the change of use of agricultural land to a yoga facility and retreat including the retention of a tipi

Full Planning Application Durham 25 Jul 2026
DM/26/01838/AD 17 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF

Greenfield Academy signage to be mounted on the end elevation of the new teaching block and extended Sports Centre Building

Advertisement Consent Durham 17 Jul 2026
DM/26/01674/FPA 2 Jul 2026 Pending Decision

Nationwide 6 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3DF

Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall

Full Planning Application Durham 2 Jul 2026
DM/26/01585/FPA 30 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

2 Ashbrooke Court Hutton Henry Hartlepool TS27 4QY

Conversion of single storey dwelling house (C3) to children's care facility (C2) to accommodate up to 3 children aged 6-17.

Full Planning Application Durham 30 Jun 2026
DM/26/01661/FPA 30 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Land To The West Of Newbridge Banks (Twizell Burn) Grange Villa Durham

Installation of micro hydropower scheme (15kW) on north bank of Twizell Burn, including intake, pipeline, turbine shed and buried power cable to Grang...

Full Planning Application Durham 30 Jun 2026
DM/26/01592/CPO 29 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

166 Priors Grange High Pittington Durham DH6 1DE

A Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed use of the existing dwellinghouse as a small-scale children's residential care home accommodating no...

Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera Durham 29 Jun 2026
DM/26/01635/LB 25 Jun 2026 Withdrawn

Park Place Hamsterley Hall Hamsterley Mill Rowlands Gill NE39 1NJ

Listed Buildings Consent for Park Place: Construction of a three-car car port, creation of a horse menage (personal use only), conversion of existing ...

Listed Building Consent Durham 25 Jun 2026
DM/26/01414/FPA 23 Jun 2026 Decided

Greenland Community Primary South Moor Road South Moor Stanley DH9 7EZ

Change of use and extension of the existing sports changing facility to provide a nursery for Greenland Primary School.

Full Planning Application Durham 23 Jun 2026
DM/26/01196/FPA 22 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Shop 2 At 3 - 6 Station Road Consett DH8 5RL

Change of Use from ground floor Cafe' (Class E) and upper floor Offices (Class E) to Provision of Education (Class F1(a)).

Full Planning Application Durham 22 Jun 2026
DM/26/01563/FPA 17 Jun 2026 Decided

Langley House Residential Home Sunderland Road Horden Peterlee SR8 4NL

Extension to residents ground floor lounge within existing courtyard

Full Planning Application Durham 17 Jun 2026
DM/26/01175/FPA 16 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Millers Yard Dene Crescent Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2QU

Change of use of a former commercial yard and offices to a 4 pitch gypsy and traveller site with associated day room living accommodation and amenity ...

Full Planning Application Durham 16 Jun 2026
DM/26/01520/FPA 16 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Land To The North East Of 35 Middle Street Consett DH8 5QP

Installation of 1 no. new communications kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display

Full Planning Application Durham 16 Jun 2026
DM/26/01226/FPA 15 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Unit 22 Enterprise City Green Lane Industrial Estate Spennymoor DL16 6JF

Change of use from a joiners workshop to a mixed use development comprising recreation and fitness facilities (Use Class E(d)) and education facility ...

Full Planning Application Durham 15 Jun 2026
DM/26/01528/FPA 15 Jun 2026 Decided

135 Edge Court Sherburn Road Estate Durham DH1 2XG

Conversion of small community hall and existing adjoining bungalow into 1 no. 3-bedroom fully adapted bungalow with associated private parking, front ...

Full Planning Application Durham 15 Jun 2026
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