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Planning appeals in Durham County Council, 2025

67 appeals decided in 2025, 21% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed18 December 2025· householder3374911
    7 Diamond Terrace, Durham, DH1 5SX
  2. Dismissed9 December 2025· minor3369720
    Land at the North East of North Farm, Browney Bank, Satley, County Durham, DL13 4HT

    conversion of agricultural building into one dwelling (C3) (Re-submission of DM/22/01513/FPA) as amended by plans received 20.10.2022” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/22/02508/FPA, dated 28 October 2022

  3. Dismissed8 December 2025· householder3372757
    4 Poplar Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7XX

    Siting of retractable support and radio antenna to rear

  4. Allowed8 December 2025· major3365143
    Land to the South of 28 Station Road , West Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, Durham, DH4 6SF

    Erection of 20 affordable dwellings comprising 12 bungalows and 8 houses

  5. Allowed4 December 2025· minor3369210
    5 Palmer Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5EJ

    Retention of single storey side extension

  6. Dismissed2 December 2025· major3365616
    Land at Sprucely Farm, Sprucely Farm, Sedgefield , Co Durham, TS21 2BD

    an Anaerobic Digestion Plant

  7. Allowed24 November 2025· minor3365988
    Land to the Southeast of High Cold Knott Farm, Mown Meadows Road, Crook, DL15 9QF

    an agricultural building pursuant to application DN/24/02004/PNA (amended plans and information received 8th November)

  8. Dismissed20 November 2025· minor3367815
    Land and Buildings South East of Sycamore House, And West of Bondisle Way, Stanhope, Durham, DL13 2YU

    erection of a new, detached, 2-storey dwelling and associated landscaping and boundary treatments

  9. Allowed18 November 2025· minor3370478
    Land in the West of Thinford Park, Thinford, Spennymoor, DH6 5JQ

    Erection of 6 retail units (Use Class E and Sui Generis) including one ancillary drive through and associated infrastructure and landscaping

  10. Dismissed17 November 2025· minor3367003
    Stockley View Stockley Lane, Oakenshaw, Crook, DL15 0TL

    the provision of a domestic battery storage unit and agricultural field shelter

  11. Dismissed13 November 2025· householder3374209
    107 Greenways, Consett, DH8 7DJ

    Retrospective application for timber fence (palisade design, dark brown stain, approximately 1.85 metres height) to the front and side boundaries of the property

  12. Allowed10 November 2025· minor3365870
    Building North East Of 2 Low Friarside Lane, Burnopfield, NE16 6BR

    replacement of an existing barn with a family home

  13. Dismissed6 November 2025· minor3368753
    The Old Post Office, Fallowfield Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2SG

    the erection of a wooden fence 1.9 metres high by 15 metres wide

  14. Dismissed3 November 2025· minor3368528
    Land East of 7 Church Street Villas, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3DW

    3 no. new 1.5 storey high 2 bedroom dwellings with associated parking/turning area

  15. Dismissed21 October 2025· minor3364425
    Land to the East of 33 Campbell Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4DX

    for a 2 bedroom self build single storey bungalow

  16. Dismissed9 October 2025· householder3372062
    22 Fourth Street, Crookhall, Consett, Durham, DH8 7LS

    Adding to the current fence to make it taller for privacy

  17. Allowed18 September 2025· minor3369054
    1 Coldstream, Ouston, ChesterleStreet, DH2 1LQ

    conversion of one room in the property to a self- contained beauty salon

  18. Dismissed16 September 2025· minor3363413
    Woodside Lodge Caravan Site, Durham Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3LJ

    change of use of land to caravan/motorhome touring site at Woodside Lodge Caravan site

  19. Dismissed15 September 2025· minor3364199
    Plot 1, Land West of High Bradley Farm, Pithouse Lane, Consett, DH8 6RN

    Construction of an open-fronted haybarn measuring approximately 10 metres by 7 metres with an overall height of approximately 4.2 metres, finished in Yorkshire timber board walls under a corrugated sheet roof (green in colour)

  20. Dismissed11 September 2025· householder3369810
    89 The Meadows, Sedgefield, TS21 2DP

    a two-storey side extension and garage conversion

  21. Dismissed11 September 2025· minor3368055
    4 Stringer Terrace , Langley Park, Durham, DH7 9UT

    a self-contained annexe to create level access living for parents, to comprise of open plan living room/kitchen, 1 bathroom and 1 bedroom

  22. Dismissed8 September 2025· minor3365731
    Land West Of Moor House Farm , Durham Lane, Easington , County Durham , SR8 3UL

    Change of use of land to allow for the siting of 10 camping pods and up to 10 touring caravans and the erection of a shower and toilet block

  23. Notice upheld5 September 2025· enforcement3351511
    9 Meadow Dale, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0RW
  24. Notice upheld5 September 2025· enforcement3351510
    9 Meadow Dale, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0RW

    without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from open space to residential garden and the erection of a 1.8m fence enclosure

  25. Dismissed3 September 2025· major3358329
    Land at Hillrise Crescent, Seaton Village, SR7 0NA

    the construction of 37no. dwellings

  26. Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3365434
    Land South East of School House, Bank Foot, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PD

    erection of stables block and associated hardstanding and change of use

  27. Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3364516
    Land to the North East of 90 Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, County Durham, DH8 0NL

    outline application with access for the erection of 2 no. dwellings (up to 2 storeys) with appearance, layout, scale, and landscaping reserved

  28. Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3364302
    21 Tudhoe Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6LL

    outline application for the demolition of 21 Tudhoe Lane and erection of up to 7 residential self-build plots including access (all other matters except access reserved)

  29. Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3359018
    Dog And Gun Inn, Auton Stile, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7DB

    change of use of existing building from public house (sui generis) to form workspace (use E) & bar/restaurant/café/retail (use E) & associated external alterations

  30. Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3353192
    Thorpe Field Barn, Thorpe, Barnard Castle, DL12 9TW

    conversion of the existing barn to a 3 bed residential dwelling

  31. Dismissed8 July 2025· minor3363869
    Land North of Bamburgh Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QH

    the erection of a new self-build dwelling

  32. Allowed3 July 2025· minor3361937
    63 Frank Street, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2JF

    Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including single storey rear extension, formation of car parking area, cycle parking and bin storage

  33. Dismissed30 June 2025· major3361193
    Land South of Evenwood Lane, Evenwood Gate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9ND

    the construction of 10 semi detached two bed bungalows, to be built for a social housing provider

  34. Dismissed25 June 2025· minor3358613
    St Aiden's House, High Street, Willington, Durham, DL15 0PE

    Change of use of existing building to a dwellinghouse with ancillary workspace including external alterations

  35. Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3354227
    122 The Avenue, Ground Floor Commercial Unit, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8PE

    change of use of ground floor commercial unit to hot food takeaway, with collection and delivery; new shopfront; new extraction canopy/duct/flue/cowl system existing to rear elevation; and formation of staff toilet and rear bin store in existing rear extension and outbuildings

  36. Dismissed11 June 2025· minor3360660
    9 Station Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1LJ

    conversion and subdivision of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to form 2 No. apartments (Use Class C3)

  37. Unknown3 June 2025· other3330113
    Appeal 3330113
  38. Dismissed30 May 2025· minor3358937
    Mill House Farm, Browney Bank, Satley, DL13 4HX

    the partial removal of boundary wall and creation of vehicular access and hardstanding

  39. Dismissed19 May 2025· major3334300
    Park View Upper School and Sixth Form, Church Chare, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3QA

    Proposed artificial grass pitch (AGP) with perimeter mesh fencing, 6 x 15m LED lighting columns, and hard standing areas, plus timber acoustic fencing

  40. Dismissed29 April 2025· minor3355571
    Land to the Rear of Johnstons Buildings, Iveston Lane, Iveston, Durham, DH8 7TH

    Demolition of Kennels and Erection of 1no Dormer Bungalow

  41. Dismissed23 April 2025· minor3356018
    56 Old Dryburn Way, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5SE

    change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to a flexible use of either C3 or C4 (Small HMO), where flexible use is based on Class V of Part 3 of the General Permitted Development Order, the construction of a bin store and bike shelter

  42. Dismissed22 April 2025· minor3354752
    Land to the South of 20 Bransdale, Spennymoor, DL16 6SF

    change of use of open space into residential garden curtilage including erection of boundary fence

  43. Dismissed16 April 2025· minor3354705
    45 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0JZ

    a single dwelling within the garden with matters of access, appearance, layout and scale considered (landscaping reserved)

  44. Allowed14 April 2025· minor3355969
    2 Monk's Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1HD

    change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including driveway widening, cycle parking and bin storage

  45. Allowed14 April 2025· minor3355299
    50 Prebends Field, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1HH

    Construction of two storey side extension, additional off-street parking and change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class Sui Generis)

  46. Dismissed8 April 2025· other3357301
    Elstob Hall Farm, Road Leading To North Farm, Great Stainton, Durham, TS21 1NH

    ‘Installation of windows’

  47. Dismissed8 April 2025· minor3357297
    Elstob Hall Farm, Road Leading To North Farm, Great Stainton, Durham, TS21 1NH

    ‘Installation of windows’

  48. Dismissed7 April 2025· other3347941
    3 Boldron Lane, Startforth, Durham, DL12 9AR

    replacement of six windows to south elevation

  49. Dismissed31 March 2025· householder3355605
    2 Ullswater Avenue, West Auckland, Durham, DL14 9LP

    a change of use to the old rear garage into sun room with new canopy roof and retaining boundary wall

  50. Dismissed28 March 2025· major3353610
    Land to the South of Greenways Court, Greenways, Delves Lane, Consett, DH8 7DH

    an outline application (with access) for up to 32 no. affordable residential units and 8 no. self-build/custom build plots (all other matters reserved)

  51. Allowed26 March 2025· minor3351686
    58 Frank Street, Gilesgate Moor, Durham, DH1 2JF

    change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including single storey rear extension, formation of car parking area, cycle parking and bin storage

  52. Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3356816
    Bridge House, North Road, Durham, DH1 4PW

    prior approval for change of use from Class E to 5 residential dwellings (Class C3)

  53. Dismissed20 March 2025· minor3352991
    27 Annand Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PW

    change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) with single storey rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/23/01690/FPA, dated 23 August 2023

  54. Dismissed19 March 2025· minor3355427
    Land to the Rear of 5 West End, Sedgefield, Durham, TS21 2BW

    a two-storey dwelling to land to the rear of 5 West End, Sedgefield, Stockton on Tees and associated parking and the felling of 3No. Trees

  55. Allowed13 March 2025· minor3351744
    44 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QS

    Convert ground floor office into a 2 person house for student accommodation

  56. Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3356906
    Lynnwood, 38 High West Road, Crook, Durham, DL15 9NS

    retrospective application for erection of a timber boundary fence”

  57. Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3351901
    Plot 4, Land Adjacent to 1 Brackenhill Avenue, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2QZ

    change of use of land to form residential garden, including raised beds, greenhouse and boundary treatments

  58. Allowed28 February 2025· minor3356291
    Land to the North East of Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court, Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5RT

    the installation of a 20m phase 7.2 street works pole and wrap around cabinet with 3 No ancillary equipment cabinets, 2 No dishes, 9 No antennas, 2 No GPS nodes and ancillary equipment

  59. Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3355113
    Friars Oak, Mill Farm Road, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, County Durham, NE39 1NW

    the erection of a residential dwelling

  60. Dismissed21 February 2025· minor3351647
    Land to the West of the A689, Howden-le-Wear , DL15 8EP

    erection of a stable block with 3 No. stables (personal use) and new vehicular access onto the A689 highway

  61. Dismissed11 February 2025· minor3350825
    Land Adjacent to 22 Tollgate Road, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1HF

    a two storey, detached dwelling house

  62. Dismissed6 February 2025· minor3350418
    Westerton Industrial Estate, Se of A688 (From Binchester Moor Roundabout to C96 Junction), Binchester Moor, Spennymoor, DL14 8AH

    change of use of former pastoral field to become extension to industrial estate for class B8 use (storage and distribution)

  63. Dismissed29 January 2025· minor3351671
    45A Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2QH

    retention of existing 5-bedroom C4 HMO and two-bedroom C3 flat and extensions and alterations to create 2 no. additional two-bedroom flats (total 4 no. separate units) (description amended)

  64. Allowed22 January 2025· minor3347950
    131 Grange Way, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5PL

    ‘Temporary change of use of the property from C3 Residential to C2 Children's Home for a period of 3 years. There will be no internal or structural changes made to the property’

  65. Dismissed14 January 2025· minor3351666
    St Cuthbert's RC Social Club, Lumley Terrace, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3NQ

    change of use from Social Club (Class E) to a Residential Institution (supported living) (Class C2) together with associated demolition and fitting out works

  66. Dismissed10 January 2025· householder3348511
    The Coach House, Derwentcote Farm, Derwentcote Farm Road, Hamsterley Colliery, Durham, NE17 7RR

    side extension with portico

  67. Allowed7 January 2025· householder3350506
    Chestnut Lodge, Middridge Road, Rushyford, Durham , DL17 0NH

    the extension of an existing patio and the erection of a replacement fence

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.