The free appeal record
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.
- Dismissed18 December 2025· householder33749117 Diamond Terrace, Durham, DH1 5SX
- Dismissed9 December 2025· minor3369720Land 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
- Dismissed8 December 2025· householder33727574 Poplar Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7XX
Siting of retractable support and radio antenna to rear
- Allowed8 December 2025· major3365143Land 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
- Allowed4 December 2025· minor33692105 Palmer Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5EJ
Retention of single storey side extension
- Dismissed2 December 2025· major3365616Land at Sprucely Farm, Sprucely Farm, Sedgefield , Co Durham, TS21 2BD
an Anaerobic Digestion Plant
- Allowed24 November 2025· minor3365988Land 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)
- Dismissed20 November 2025· minor3367815Land 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
- Allowed18 November 2025· minor3370478Land 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
- Dismissed17 November 2025· minor3367003Stockley View Stockley Lane, Oakenshaw, Crook, DL15 0TL
the provision of a domestic battery storage unit and agricultural field shelter
- Dismissed13 November 2025· householder3374209107 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
- Allowed10 November 2025· minor3365870Building North East Of 2 Low Friarside Lane, Burnopfield, NE16 6BR
replacement of an existing barn with a family home
- Dismissed6 November 2025· minor3368753The Old Post Office, Fallowfield Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2SG
the erection of a wooden fence 1.9 metres high by 15 metres wide
- Dismissed3 November 2025· minor3368528Land 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
- Dismissed21 October 2025· minor3364425Land to the East of 33 Campbell Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4DX
for a 2 bedroom self build single storey bungalow
- Dismissed9 October 2025· householder337206222 Fourth Street, Crookhall, Consett, Durham, DH8 7LS
Adding to the current fence to make it taller for privacy
- Allowed18 September 2025· minor33690541 Coldstream, Ouston, ChesterleStreet, DH2 1LQ
conversion of one room in the property to a self- contained beauty salon
- Dismissed16 September 2025· minor3363413Woodside 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
- Dismissed15 September 2025· minor3364199Plot 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)
- Dismissed11 September 2025· householder336981089 The Meadows, Sedgefield, TS21 2DP
a two-storey side extension and garage conversion
- Dismissed11 September 2025· minor33680554 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
- Dismissed8 September 2025· minor3365731Land 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
- Notice upheld5 September 2025· enforcement33515119 Meadow Dale, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0RW
- Notice upheld5 September 2025· enforcement33515109 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
- Dismissed3 September 2025· major3358329Land at Hillrise Crescent, Seaton Village, SR7 0NA
the construction of 37no. dwellings
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3365434Land South East of School House, Bank Foot, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PD
erection of stables block and associated hardstanding and change of use
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3364516Land 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
- Dismissed29 July 2025· minor336430221 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)
- Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3359018Dog 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
- Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3353192Thorpe Field Barn, Thorpe, Barnard Castle, DL12 9TW
conversion of the existing barn to a 3 bed residential dwelling
- Dismissed8 July 2025· minor3363869Land North of Bamburgh Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8QH
the erection of a new self-build dwelling
- Allowed3 July 2025· minor336193763 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
- Dismissed30 June 2025· major3361193Land 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
- Dismissed25 June 2025· minor3358613St Aiden's House, High Street, Willington, Durham, DL15 0PE
Change of use of existing building to a dwellinghouse with ancillary workspace including external alterations
- Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3354227122 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
- Dismissed11 June 2025· minor33606609 Station Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1LJ
conversion and subdivision of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to form 2 No. apartments (Use Class C3)
- Unknown3 June 2025· other3330113Appeal 3330113
- Dismissed30 May 2025· minor3358937Mill House Farm, Browney Bank, Satley, DL13 4HX
the partial removal of boundary wall and creation of vehicular access and hardstanding
- Dismissed19 May 2025· major3334300Park 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
- Dismissed29 April 2025· minor3355571Land to the Rear of Johnstons Buildings, Iveston Lane, Iveston, Durham, DH8 7TH
Demolition of Kennels and Erection of 1no Dormer Bungalow
- Dismissed23 April 2025· minor335601856 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
- Dismissed22 April 2025· minor3354752Land to the South of 20 Bransdale, Spennymoor, DL16 6SF
change of use of open space into residential garden curtilage including erection of boundary fence
- Dismissed16 April 2025· minor335470545 Etherley Grange, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 0JZ
a single dwelling within the garden with matters of access, appearance, layout and scale considered (landscaping reserved)
- Allowed14 April 2025· minor33559692 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
- Allowed14 April 2025· minor335529950 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)
- Dismissed8 April 2025· other3357301Elstob Hall Farm, Road Leading To North Farm, Great Stainton, Durham, TS21 1NH
‘Installation of windows’
- Dismissed8 April 2025· minor3357297Elstob Hall Farm, Road Leading To North Farm, Great Stainton, Durham, TS21 1NH
‘Installation of windows’
- Dismissed7 April 2025· other33479413 Boldron Lane, Startforth, Durham, DL12 9AR
replacement of six windows to south elevation
- Dismissed31 March 2025· householder33556052 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
- Dismissed28 March 2025· major3353610Land 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)
- Allowed26 March 2025· minor335168658 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
- Dismissed24 March 2025· minor3356816Bridge House, North Road, Durham, DH1 4PW
prior approval for change of use from Class E to 5 residential dwellings (Class C3)
- Dismissed20 March 2025· minor335299127 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
- Dismissed19 March 2025· minor3355427Land 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
- Allowed13 March 2025· minor335174444 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QS
Convert ground floor office into a 2 person house for student accommodation
- Dismissed5 March 2025· householder3356906Lynnwood, 38 High West Road, Crook, Durham, DL15 9NS
retrospective application for erection of a timber boundary fence”
- Dismissed5 March 2025· minor3351901Plot 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
- Allowed28 February 2025· minor3356291Land 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
- Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3355113Friars Oak, Mill Farm Road, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, County Durham, NE39 1NW
the erection of a residential dwelling
- Dismissed21 February 2025· minor3351647Land 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
- Dismissed11 February 2025· minor3350825Land Adjacent to 22 Tollgate Road, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1HF
a two storey, detached dwelling house
- Dismissed6 February 2025· minor3350418Westerton 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)
- Dismissed29 January 2025· minor335167145A 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)
- Allowed22 January 2025· minor3347950131 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’
- Dismissed14 January 2025· minor3351666St 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
- Dismissed10 January 2025· householder3348511The Coach House, Derwentcote Farm, Derwentcote Farm Road, Hamsterley Colliery, Durham, NE17 7RR
side extension with portico
- Allowed7 January 2025· householder3350506Chestnut Lodge, Middridge Road, Rushyford, Durham , DL17 0NH
the extension of an existing patio and the erection of a replacement fence
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