Planning appeals in Durham County Council, 2026

the erection of 81 no. homes, a convenience store (use class E) and associated infrastructure and landscaping

retrospective application for consent to display a mural-style advertisement

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including single storey rear extension

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to flexible use permission as HMO (Use Class C4) and dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including single storey rear extension and cycle parking

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to flexible use permission as HMO (Use Class C4) and dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including single storey rear extension, cycle parking and bin storage

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to flexible use as HMO (Use Class C4) and dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under Class V GPDO, including single storey rear extension, cycle parking and bin storage

Erection of a livestock building

the change of use from grazing paddock to all weather horse arena

retrospective application for change of use from domestic garage to pilates studio with retrospective extensions at side and rear

change of use from C3 dwelling to C4 small HMO without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref DM/23/02118/FPA, dated 25 June 2024

for the installation of a solar farm, BESS, associated infrastructure such as hardstanding area and internal access track

the installation of a ground mounted photovoltaic solar development, electrical substation and associated infrastructure

Replacement of paper and paste advertisement display board with digital advertisement display board

Retention of change of use of land to private garden and fencing. Erection of shed

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO and the addition of a single storey rear extension

change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis)

Proposed detached two-bedroom dwelling with access on the enclosed northern part of the garden to Lilac Lodge

formation of new vehicular access

Extension to lower ground floor to form living room. Internal alterations. Extension to the back balcony. Revised openings to entrance door and windows to front elevation. (amended description). without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref DM/24/02991/FPA, dated 27 January 2025

the siting of ground mounted solar panels, together with the associated creation of hardstanding

the construction of up to 9no. dwellings with associated garden areas, landscaping, parking and access

prior notification for the alteration of an existing highway to introduce passing places

Change of use from public house to 1no. residential dwelling and erection of gate

Garden fence below 2 metres in height - required as constant trespassing through front garden and have major safety concerns. I had originally asked Barratts to install a fence or bushes due to my concerns about lack of privacy - they advised they wouldn’t pay if I decided to put up a fence - I did pay and fence has been up since 2020. I checked with neighbours both sides

change of use of first floor and loft levels to three bedroom residential flat with new access doorways at ground floor level and replacement of existing timber shop front with aluminium shopfront at ground floor level

erection of 1no self-build home

change of use from residential dwelling (use class c3) to children’s home (use class c2) for up to 2no. Children aged 7-17 years, including demolition of existing garage and associated internal alterations

conversion of a former care home to purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) including re-roofing of conservatories; cycle shelter; bin store; EV bays and associated works

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) including single storey rear extension and cycle parking

white rendering to all elevations

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)

Installation and operation of a ground mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar energy generation system (solar farm), electrical substation and associated infrastructure

Part-retrospective change of use of agricultural land to a mixed-use comprising agricultural and equestrian purposes (including associated ancillary activities), together with the erection of a mixed use barn and the retrospective provision of an animal shelter

the Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

the Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

a new build detached bungalow and garage in the grounds of Low Deanery Farm utilising the existing access and on-site services

the installation of one 5kW wind turbine on 12m mast, including concrete foundations and underground cable between tower and house

Change of use of dwellinghouse to children's home for a maximum of one child with two carers, one sleeping overnight, working on a rota basis

as a residential bungalow

Erection of wall and gates to the entrance of the property

retention of geodesic domes and associated decking to the north of the site

failure to comply with conditions subject to which planning permission has been granted by the Council as Local Planning Authority: - Reference number - DM/14/01322/FPA Date granted - 28/05/2015 by appeal APP/X1355/W/15/3002666 Description of development - Erection of 8 no. dwellings. The following condition(s) have not been complied with: - Condition - 6 Implementation of approved landscaping scheme

without planning permission, the material change of use of Plot A of the Land to residential facilitated by the construction of a timber framed chalet structure, with the incidental operational development consisting of the erection of means of enclosure, including fencing, gateposts and gates, construction of hardstanding, patio and vehicular access/parking area