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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 86,791 planning applications from the planning register of County Durham, read in full from 2006 to 5 November 2026. Of the 45,903 approved or refused, 94% were approved. In the last twelve months 112 were approved or refused, 88% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
86,791
applications held
94%
of those approved or refused, approved
112
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 88% approved
1,722
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 2,651 | 85 | 13 | 9 | 87% |
| 2025 | 3,232 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 93% |
| 2024 | 3,093 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2023 | 3,488 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2022 | 3,663 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 4,279 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2020 | 3,853 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2019 | 4,047 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3,982 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2017 | 4,071 | 2,418 | 99 | 184 | 96% |
| 2016 | 4,025 | 2,848 | 130 | 209 | 96% |
| 2015 | 3,892 | 2,761 | 135 | 203 | 95% |
| 2014 | 4,034 | 2,873 | 142 | 231 | 95% |
| 2013 | 3,985 | 3,351 | 118 | 221 | 97% |
| 2012 | 3,913 | 3,307 | 160 | 236 | 95% |
| 2011 | 4,081 | 3,460 | 168 | 249 | 95% |
| 2010 | 4,093 | 3,536 | 162 | 236 | 96% |
| 2009 | 4,253 | 3,539 | 255 | 266 | 93% |
| 2008 | 5,164 | 4,255 | 382 | 294 | 92% |
| 2007 | 5,933 | 4,839 | 500 | 393 | 91% |
| 2006 | 6,107 | 5,039 | 476 | 395 | 91% |
86% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
Newest applications in County Durham
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DM/26/02658/VOC
Unit 1 14 Maughan Terrace Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4BY
Variation of Condition 3 (opening hours) to allow to extend opening times to 7am to 9pm pursuant to planning permission DM/17/00113/FPA
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DM/26/02931/FPA
Land To The South Of Leazes View Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3DH
Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic curtilage and enclosure with 1.8m timber fencing and retrospective hardstanding and parking areas
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 2026DM/26/02961/FPA
Fyndoune Community College Findon Hill Sacriston Durham DH7 6LU
The redevelopment of the former Fyndoune Community College Site to provide a new education facility
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DM/26/02663/FPA
1 Marlborough Seaham SR7 7SA
Conversion of former bank to mixed use building comprising office (Use Class E) to the ground-floor and short-term respite accommodation for up to two people to the first-floor
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DM/26/02944/DRC
The Ranch 14 Culloden Terrace Grants Houses Peterlee SR8 3TD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 4 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02893/FPA
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DM/26/02952/VOC
Electricity Substation To The East Of High West House Farm Hedleyhill Lane Tow Law DL13 4DE
Variation of conditions 1,2 and 3 of DM/26/00231/FPA (utility infrastructure) to extend the fixed term of the permission from 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2030, to allow the continued operation of High Hedley 1 wind farm and to vary the date by which a scheme for the restoration of the land shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and to regularise the position of as built transformer housing.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DM/26/02885/FPA
Unit 6 Harvey Way Integra 61 West Bowburn DH6 5FR
Elevation alterations including installation of louvres. New dock door and alteration to one dock door. Installation of smoking shelters, installation of unit to store site maintenance equipment, installation of guard hut. Installation of external plant. Installation of waste platform and canopy, lighting, boundary treatment and associated infrastructure.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026DM/26/02956/TCA
Durham Sixth Form Centre The Sands Durham DH1 1SG
Cherry - fell as close to current ground level as practical, Poplar - remove broken/hanging limb
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02090/FPA
Land North Of Fenton Well Lane Great Lumley
Erection of a dwelling.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02940/VOC
9 St Gregory Close Staindrop Darlington DL2 3LG
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/01796/FPA to allow for the addition of a window on the upper floor side elevation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02955/TCA
Linden Lodge Cadger Bank Lanchester Durham DH7 0HB
T1 - Lime - Crown Reduction by 25%, reduce the overall height by 4 metres and reshaping the lateral crown spread by1-2 metres maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T2 & T3 Lime - Crown Reduction by 25%, reducing the overall height of both trees by 3-4 metres (25%), and reducing the lateral crown spread by 1-2 metres maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. Section 211 notice
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02185/FPA
Former Stables To The North Of Dowfold House Low Jobs Hill Crook DL15 9AB
Change of use and conversion of redundant former stables building into a three-bedroomed bungalow with associated parking facilities and external garden space
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02587/TCA
28 Ferens Park Durham DH1 1NU
Willow (T1) - removal of dead limb to leave 30cm stub and crown reduction by 1.2m to shape
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02903/DRC
Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RF
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 9, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22, pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA (housing) relating to Habitat Phasing Plan, shed details, Landscape Management Plan ,Footpath Timetable, BT Fibre Broadband Connection Plan.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026DM/26/02945/FPA
Oldstead 3 Church Lane Edmundbyers Consett DH8 9NQ
Extension and alterations to the existing dwelling, including internal reconfiguration, improvements to vehicular access and parking provision, alterations to the front boundary wall, and the replacement of the existing kennel with an enlarged kennel.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02858/VOC
Breckon House Morley Bishop Auckland DL14 0PJ
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (dwelling - stonework), 4 (stable/agricultural building - materials), 5 (hard surfacing) and 6 (materials) pursuant to planning approval DM/23/02229/FPA to amend design of stable/agricultural building (additional timber support, light tunnels and windows and remove water tabling and timber cladding), alter position of solar panels, amend stonework condition for main dwelling and agree hard surfacing details
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02872/FPA
Land Adjacent To 36 Lambton Drive Bishop Auckland DL14 6LF
Change of use of open space to garden, including car parking accessible from and in connection with the dwelling, Bambugh, erection of fence and trellis (part retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02894/FPA
27 Etherley Grange Bishop Auckland DL14 0JZ
Single storey extension, first floor extension including replacement roof, alterations to fenestration and associated external works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02934/FPA
Old Barn 9 Church Mews Winston Darlington DL2 3RL
Alteration and extension to the existing balcony, creation a garden stores below, installation of flat roof dormer window, installation of new windows and Juliette balcony (first floor level) and associated alterations
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02342/FPA
7 The Grove North End Durham DH1 4LU
Single storey side garage extension, porch, single storey rear extension and rear dormer window (resubmission of DM/25/02324/FPA)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02870/FPA
Old Carterthorne Farm Toft Hill Bishop Auckland DL14 0LU
Construction of new gravel access track to replace existing gravel track (part retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02923/DRC
Durham County Council County Hall Framwelgate Peth Durham DH1 5UQ
Part Discharge of Condition 8 (Archaeology) pursuant to DM/24/02829/VOC, in relation to Plot A South only.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02943/TCA
The Hotts Hotts Lane Ireshopeburn Bishop Auckland DL13 1HB
T1 Sycamore - 2 metre crown reduction. T2 Alder - Pollard due to declining crown. T3 Sycamore - Shorten long heavy branch over building by up to 4 metres. - Section 211 notice
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026DM/26/02941/TCA
1 Greenfields Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PX
T1 - Silver Birch - crown reduction of up to, but not exceeding, 2 metres. - Section 211 notice
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/01917/FPA
Blue House Cottage Salters Lane Shotton Colliery Durham DH6 2AP
Two storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02799/LB
18 Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Internal structural works consisting of the installation of a single structural steel beam (178x102x19 UB) to reinforce the second-floor structure and the insertion of two small padstones (215x150x100mm) into the party wall and internal chimney breast.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02910/TPO
4 Kirbys Drive Bowburn Durham DH6 5GA
T1. Oak - crown reduce to shape the x3 larges limbs by 4m T2. Ash - fell as close to current ground level as practical
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02906/NMA
Land To The North West Of Melbury Court Old Dryburn Way Durham DH1 5SE
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission DM/25/02475/VOC to include installation of externally mounted roof plant.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02905/DRC
Land To The South Of Cockhouse Lane Ushaw Moor DH7 7PN
Discharge of Conditions 35 (Broadband Connection) and 37 (M4(2) Compliance) pursuant to consent DM/25/01083/FPA.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02911/TCA
Durham Amateur Rowing Club City Boathouse Green Lane Durham DH1 3JU
Sycamore (T1) - felling and removal, Limes (G1) - crown lift to allow 6-7m from ground and further reductions back away from building to allow 3m clearance where possible, Mixed broadleaf (G2) - crown lift to allow 5.2m from ground and reduce back from road
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02919/DRC
Land North And East Of Petwell Cottage Sunderland Road Easington Village SR8 3AT
Discharge of Condition 12 (Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan/Schedule) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/03617/FPA.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02922/NMA
Land North And East Of Petwell Cottage Sunderland Road Easington Village SR8 3AT
Non material amendment to amend the wording of condition 17 of planning permssion DM/23/03617/FPA from a pre-occupation condition to a compliance condition.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026DM/26/02901/DRC
7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Discharge of conditions 7 (EVCP and accessible spaces) and 15 (hard-surfaced areas) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02916/VOC
Locherbie High Pittington Durham DH6 1AT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to DM/26/00512/FPA to replace the rear glazed canopy with an extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02893/NMA
Cell C1 Lambton Park Development Site At Former County Show Ground Chester Road Bournmoor DH3 4DX
Non-material Amendment to DM/24/02034/RM (as amended by DM/25/02238/NMA) to amend western elevation.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02915/HPN
75 Bek Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5LG
Single storey rear extension measuring 6m in projection, height to the eaves of 2.7m and overall maximum height of 3.6m
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02165/FPA
High Cox House Nettlebed Lane Wind Mill Bishop Auckland DL14 0PR
Erection of two agricultural buildings and creation of agricultural access track to link to existing vehicular access
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02899/FPA
8 Duncombe Bank Ferryhill DL17 8BP
Construction of gable porch to front elevation
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02889/FPA
36 Laburnum Avenue Blackhill Consett DH8 5TD
Proposed installation of a personnel door to the Dixon Street facade, cladding to the facade of Dixon Street (East Elevation) and installation of four new windows in the North elevation of the warehouse.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026DM/26/02892/AD
5 - 6 Burdon Drive North West Industrial Estate Peterlee SR8 2JH
Replacement of existing company logo signs
The council’s page
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- Approveddecided 2 November 2026DM/26/02330/NMA
Land South Of A182 Cold Hesledon SR7 8RL
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning application DM/25/02531/RM to introduce 'Turnley' housetype and substitute at Plots 319, 320, 327, 328, 338 and 339 and subsequent minor layout amendments to ensure separation distances. Plots 316 and 322 swapped to accommodate driveways alongside the central visitor parking bay. (Cell D)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026DM/26/02763/DRC
Lambton Park Development Site At Former County Show Ground Chester Road Bournmoor DH3 4DX
Application to discharge condition 19 (extraction details) of outline planning permission DM/15/02714/OUT (as amended) for Unit 2 of Lions Gate in Cell C1
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/20/03496/FPA
Windlestone Hall Windlestone Park Windlestone Ferryhill DL17 0LX
Comprehensive restoration of Windlestone Hall into a principal private residence with 2no. internal staff apartments. Restoration of the Hall gardens, walled garden with public access and erection of new build 'Gardener's Cottage'. Restoration of the 'Old Stables' and conversion to staff accommodation and low-carbon estate energy centre. Comprehensive restoration of the 'Clocktower'. Restoration of the 'Clocktower Stables' and conversion to mixed-use commercial (small office, café/coffee shop, small retail units) including courtyard. Erection of 'orangery' events space to walled garden. Extension to billiard room to main hall to facilitate events space. Enabling development consisting of 13no. 4 and 5 bed-detached dwellings at 2no. Locations north of the Hall; conversion of former staff service wing of Hall to 4no. Private apartments; and residents wellness centre within Hall. Reinstatement of the estate chapel and ilex avenue east of main access road. Erection of Earl Avon Statue. Restoration of 'North Lodge' and use as estate office and car park. Reinstatement of a lake and island to north east of Hall. Repurposing of former basketball court as estate car park. (Amended Description and Plans 15th Feb 2021).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/21/02616/WAS
Spring Gardens Farm Howden Bank Lanchester Durham DH7 0QR
Agricultural land improvements utilising imported soil materials
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/24/00957/MIN
Site Of Former Weardale Works And Quarry Eastgate DL13 2LG
Development of a pilot lithium processing plant using groundwater abstracted from existing ground water wells and associated infrastructure
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/25/01964/FPA
Land To The East, South And West Of Benridge Farm, Fillpoke Lane Blackhall Rocks TS27 4BT
Installation of a solar farm together with all associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure including battery storage.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 30 October 2026DM/25/03215/FPA
Park View Upper School And Sixth Form Church Chare Chester-le-street DH3 3QA
Erection of artificial grass pitch (AGP), perimeter and acoustic fencing, LED lighting columns and associated car parking area.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/00735/FPA
16 Clarence Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7RA
Change of use of the property from residential (C3) to a mixed residential and dog grooming parlour (Sui Generis) by converting existing outbuildings.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/01355/PA56
Auckland Cottage Bowlees Farm Durham Road Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3JF
Prior approval for agricultural storage unit pursuant to DM/26/01062/PNA
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 30 October 2026DM/26/01468/FPA
Anvil Abbey Road Pity Me Durham DH1 5DQ
Change of use to adult care home (C2) for up to five adults aged 18 and over and the retention of a sensory room and an office within the rear garden (description amended on 08.07.2026)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/01619/LB
Ground Floor 8 Saddler Street Durham DH1 3NP
Listed Building Consent for refurbishment of the existing shopfront, together with associated external and internal works, including the installation of a rear extract flue/termination point, equipment and a carbon-filtered ventilation system
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/01790/DRC
Whitegates Equestrian Centre Snippersgate Farm Salters Lane South Hetton Durham DH6 2UQ
Discharge of conditions 4 (broadband supply), 5 (greenhouse gas), 7 (materials), and 8 (hard surface treatment) in relation to pursuant to previous application DM/23/03122/FPA.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/01962/FPA
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 extensions to form new wind lobby and replacement drive thru booth. New fascia panels installed and aluminium cladding to match existing. Reconfiguration of patio area with new furniture and relocated Buton fencing. Formation of new remote bin store and associated works to the site.
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02233/FPA
51 The Fallows Cockfield Bishop Auckland DL13 5DE
Change of use of land to create car parking area for vehicles at the front of the dwelling (retrospective)
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02271/FPA
14 Granville Avenue Shildon DL4 1JN
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02258/CEU
Land And Buildings On The West Side Of Battle Green Pelton Fell DH2 2QW
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of two permanent detached garage structures, private domestic vehicle parking plots, and residential garden areas as domestic curtilage ancillary to the main dwellinghouse at 2 Battle Green DH2 2QW. (description amended on 17.09.2026)
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02368/FPA
1 The Terrace Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0EY
Single storey side extension. demolition and rebuilding of stone boundary wall.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02409/TPO
3 New Park Lane Crook DL15 9BA
Reduce crown by 2-3 metres and reshape/remove all deadwood and storm damaged limbs, sever and remove Ivy (the larger of the 2 Ash trees) - TPO- CWUDC-1-1973
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02418/FPA
Sheraton House Sheraton Park Durham DH1 4FL
Replacement of the existing polycarbonate panels to the link bridges with a light-coloured Rockpanel rainscreen cladding system.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02501/TPO
26 Broadwood View Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0RY
The proposed works comprise a crown reduction of approximately 1.5m in height and spread, together with the removal of deadwood, to two whitebeam trees located at the front of the garden adjacent to the road.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02572/TPO
33 Tollgate Road Hamsterley Mill Rowlands Gill NE39 1HF
Holly tree(s) x 3 - crown reduction by 25%; Hawthorn tree reduction by 25% (TPO DER-066)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026DM/26/02569/DRC
Land South East Of (Rear Of St Philips Close) William Street Auckland Park DL14 8RJ
Discharge of Condition 10 (foul and surface water disposal scheme) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00189/OUT.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026DM/26/02443/NMA
Land To The North Of Redworth Business Park Redworth Road Shildon
Non-material amendment to DM/23/03270/FPA to amend the description of development to remove the word 'affordable'
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 29 October 2026DM/25/00041/DRC
Palmfield And Hideaway Church Hill Crook DL15 9DN
Discharge of condition 3 (Management Plan) and Condition 4 (EV Charging, cycle and disabled parking bays) pursuant to DM/23/02464/FPA
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026DM/26/01884/CEU
7 Diamond Terrace Durham DH1 5SX
Certificate of Lawful Development for the implementation of planning permission DM/26/00504/FPA
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From the planning register of County Durham, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.