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Search current and historic planning applications published by Durham County Council - 7 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/26/01962/FPA 29 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU

Refurbishment of the restaurant with alterations to elevations to include the redecoration of the shopfront, relocation of entrance, erection of exten...

Full Planning Application Durham 29 Jul 2026
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DM/26/01789/FPA 15 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

15 Blackhills Road Horden Peterlee SR8 4LG

Retrospective application for alterations to shop front

Durham 15 Jul 2026
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DM/26/01682/FPA 9 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration

50E Princes Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7AZ

Proposed rear extension, conversion of roof space into two bedroom flat, new proposed dormers, as well as alteration to the front of shop.

Full Planning Application Durham 9 Jul 2026
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DM/26/01618/FPA 24 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Ground Floor 8 Saddler Street Durham DH1 3NP

Refurbishment of the existing shopfront, together with associated external and internal works, including the installation of a rear extract flue/termi...

Full Planning Application Durham 24 Jun 2026
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DM/26/01522/FPA 22 Jun 2026 Decided

8A Charlotte Terrace Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0HD

Alterations to shop front and change of use of property from tanning salon to personal storage.

Full Planning Application Durham 22 Jun 2026
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DM/26/01370/FPA 5 Jun 2026 Decided

3 & 4 Stanley Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3ES

Reinstate shop front alterations and retention of roller shutters

Full Planning Application Durham 5 Jun 2026
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DM/26/01379/FPA 2 Jun 2026 Decided

27A High Street North Langley Moor Durham DH7 8JG

Replacement of existing timber shop front with new slimline UPVC shopfront

Full Planning Application Durham 2 Jun 2026
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Postcode districts in Durham (29)
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Latest application from Durham: 20 Aug 2026. We check the council's portal daily.