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Here are the latest planning applications validated by Durham County Council in the past week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, new advertisements, and changes to residential and commercial properties.
Below is a summary of the most recent applications submitted to Durham County Council:
- Shotley Cottage, 28 Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett DH8 0HA. Works to protected trees including a 15% crown thin of a horse chestnut to clear utility wires, and removal of major deadwood and crown thin of a sycamore by up to 10% to remove minor crossing branches and improve the form of the tree. Ref. No: DM/26/02674/TPO
- 86 Brookside, Witton Gilbert, Durham DH7 6RU. Proposal for a pitched roof porch to the front of the property. Ref. No: DM/26/02662/FPA
- 1 Convent Gardens, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland DL13 3DB. Shaping and trimming of multiple deciduous trees including small-leaved lime, wild cherry, and elm. Ref. No: DM/26/02659/TCA
- 1 The Courtyard, Edward Street, Craghead, Stanley DH9 6EW. Plans for a ground floor utility and conservatory extension, plus a first floor bedroom extension. Ref. No: DM/26/02650/FPA
- Dalton Park, Murton, Seaham SR7 9HU. Application to display advertisements at bus shelters, linked to previous permissions at Dalton Park. Ref. No: DM/26/02656/AD
- Outbuildings, West Farm, Cold Hesledon SR7 8RL. Change of use of outbuildings to form two residential dwellings with associated alterations. Ref. No: DM/26/02655/FPA
- Land West Of Petrol Filling Station, Bank Top Terrace, Trimdon Village TS29 6PW. Variation of conditions relating to contamination verification and accessible dwellings for a development of 42 bungalows. Ref. No: DM/26/02653/VOC
- Land East And North Of Malvern Crescent, Seaham SR7 8AU. Discharge of conditions covering highway adoption, contamination verification, and tree planting for a previously approved scheme. Ref. No: DM/26/02645/DRC
- 2 Holly Terrace, Crookgate Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6DY. Two-storey side extension, single-storey front extension, detached outbuilding in rear garden, and widening of dropped kerb. Ref. No: DM/26/02642/FPA
- 23 Mistletoe Street, Durham DH1 4EP. Certificate of lawfulness sought for existing use as a small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4). Ref. No: DM/26/02643/CEU
- HM Prison Frankland, Finchale Avenue, Brasside, Durham DH1 5YD. Renewal of existing internal and external perimeter CCTV camera posts. Ref. No: DM/26/02648/FPA
- Bridge Cottage, Eggleston Lane, Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle DL12 9EE. Tree Preservation Order for land adjacent to Bridge Cottage, Romaldkirk. Ref. No: TPO/443/2026
- HM Prison Frankland, Finchale Avenue, Brasside, Durham DH1 5YD. Renewal of internal and external perimeter wall security lighting columns. Ref. No: DM/26/02641/FPA
- 36 Cutlers Hall Road, Benfieldside, Consett DH8 8RE. Creation of off-street parking with a new dropped kerb. Ref. No: DM/26/02636/FPA
- 16 St Carileph Way, Bishop Auckland DL14 7GD. Installation of an EV charger to the front elevation, with cable crossing the public highway during charging. Ref. No: DM/26/02626/FPA
- 12 Pearl Street, Shildon DL4 1JB. Single-storey extension to the rear of the property. Ref. No: DM/26/02596/FPA
- 10 Whitworth Close, Spennymoor DL16 7LH. Rear, rear infill, and side extensions; roof enlargement with increased ridge height and rear dormer for loft conversion; removal of front gable and relocation of entrance. Ref. No: DM/26/02591/FPA
- Land South Of St Andrews Church, Winston DL2 3RL. Reduction of extended limbs by 3m on a sweet chestnut and an ash tree over a public right of way. Ref. No: DM/26/02564/TPO
- Grange Farm, Coxhoe, Durham DH6 4HH. Discharge of condition for contaminated land verification report. Ref. No: DM/26/02533/DRC
- Durham School, Quarryheads Lane, Durham DH1 4SZ. Removal of timber and steel covered walkway/canopy attached to the Vallance Building, with repairs to building fabric and paving. Ref. No: DM/26/02493/FPA
- Sharpley Hall, Seaton, Seaham SR7 0NP. Construction of a new 2-metre high boundary wall. Ref. No: DM/26/02447/FPA
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- Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham DH1 3EH. Replacement of two freestanding external information signs near the north entrance. Ref. No: DM/26/02150/AD
- Land To The South-West Of Castle Croft, Front Street, Castleside, Consett DH8 9AR. Retrospective change of use to a dog exercise area, including installation of enrichment equipment, matting, shelter, and parking. Ref. No: DM/26/02124/FPA
- Land To The South Of 19 Browning Street, Easington Colliery SR8 3RY. Change of use from adopted highway to residential for driveway and dropped kerb. Ref. No: DM/26/00712/FPA