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Planning applications near Sedgefield
79 applications in the last 12 months within 5 km. Data aggregated from the local planning authority by planit.org.uk.
Last 30 days
8
Last 12 months
79
Pending
26
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47
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- PendingLawson Cypress (Group 4, row of 7) - felling and removal, Ash (T14) - crown clean to remove deadwoodHillside House Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EYReceived 14 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02781/TCA3.38 km from centreDurham council
- PendingPartial discharge of conditions 8 (surface treatment), 9 (boundary treatments) and 10 (landscape scheme) relating to Unit 9 only pursuant to DM/24/01242/VOC.Land To The North West Of Discovery Offices William Armstrong Way Sedgefield TS21 3FHReceived 12 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02744/DRC2.2 km from centreDurham council
- PendingT1, T2, T3. Hawthorn - fellMidgeholme Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EYReceived 11 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02735/TCA3.45 km from centreDurham council
- PendingT9. Rowan - Crown lift to 3m T10. Elm - Crown lift to 3m T15. Lawson Cypress - Crown lift to 3m over neighbouring drive T16. Lawson Cypress - Crown lift to 3m over neighbouring drive T17. Western Red Cesar - Crown lift to 3m over neighbouring driveCeddesfield Hall Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AEReceived 11 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02736/TCA0.17 km from centreDurham council
- PendingT965 Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Crown lift to 5m over road. T966 Quercus robur (Common Oak) Crown lift to 3m over footpath. Crown prune to clear memorial. Crown lift to 4m over roadway T967 Tilia X europaea (Common Lime) Crown lift to 4m over roadway Remove epicomics. Crown lift to 5m. Prune clear of building. T968 Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) Crown lift to 3m. Prune clear of building. T969 Tilia cordata (Small-leaved Lime) Remove epicomics. Prune clear of building. T970 Platanus X hispanica (London Plane) Crown lift to 3m. Crown lift to 5m over road. T971 Ulmus glabra (Wych Elm) Crown lift to 3m. T972 Ulmus glabra (Wych Elm) Remove tree and retain root. T973 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Remove tree and retain root. T974 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Remove epicormics. Remove major deadwood. Remove broken/damaged branches. Remove decayed branch over school route. T976 Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) Make safe T977 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Remove tree and retain root. T978 Tilia X europaea (Common Lime) Remove ground suckers. Remove epicormics. T979 Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum) Remove limb with tagSt Edmunds Church Front Street Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3ATReceived 11 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02738/TCA0.01 km from centreDurham council
- PendingWoodland (W2) - crown lift to 3m and remove epicormic growth (approx 35no trees), Beech (T963) - crown lift to 3m, prune tree clear of road light and Beech (T964) - crown lift to 5m over highwayLand To The East Of Belsay Court And Mitford Court SedgefieldReceived 06 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02692/TPO0.81 km from centreDurham council
- PendingG2. Elm - Fell dead and dying treesFormer Beacon Lane Cemetery Beacon Avenue Sedgefield TS21 3ABReceived 06 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02693/TPO0.67 km from centreDurham council
- PendingT1. Beech - Crown lift to 5m over road T5. Beech - Crown lift to 5m over road T6. Beech - Crown lift to 5m over road. Prune clear of road lightCeddesfield Hall Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AEReceived 04 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02660/TPO0.17 km from centreDurham council
- PendingStables on existing concrete apronManor House Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EYReceived 23 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02593/FPA3.54 km from centreDurham council
- PendingNew ponds at Galley Law Habitat Bank comprising of excavations and the redistribution of arisings.Land North, East And West Of Galley Law Farm Harap Road Fishburn TS21 4BBReceived 20 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02512/FPA4 km from centreDurham council
- PendingDemolition of existing detached garage and rear single storey offshoot and erection of single storey extension to rear and side39 Station Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BYReceived 15 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02467/FPA0.41 km from centreDurham council
- PendingRemoval of entrance porch and erection of new pitched roof over entrance porch and garage. New boundary fence to side and rear2 Queens Drive Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JJReceived 13 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02434/FPA0.39 km from centreDurham council
- PendingRemoval of Existing Radius Walls with Replacement Sliding GatesThe Palms 3 Low Farm Bradbury Stockton On Tees TS21 2ETReceived 10 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02427/FPA3.72 km from centreDurham council
- WithdrawnPrior notification for the demolition of 2No. bridgesCastle Eden Walkway Wynyard TS21 3HXReceived 23 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sept 2026Outline26/1647/DEM4.97 km from centreStockton-on-Tees council
- PendingChange of use of agricultural building to 1no. residential dwelling (Use Class C3) including internal and external alterations, together with associated access and landscaping.Merton Grange Stillington Stockton On Tees TS21 1NJReceived 20 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02197/FPA4.5 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedBeech - Prune larger limbs and reduce overall spread & height by 4 metres to reduce weight and sail of crownCastle View Church Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AQReceived 13 Aug 2026Decided 07 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02141/TCA3.7 km from centreDurham council
- PendingInstallation of new fibre optic cableGreen Hill Farm Beacon Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3HNReceived 12 Aug 2026HeritageDM/26/02123/LB1.88 km from centreDurham council
- PendingChange of use from open space to domestic curtilage with 1.8m boundary fence6 St Lukes Crescent Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3NLReceived 06 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02091/FPA1.73 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedT1 beech tree removalHardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2EHReceived 04 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02055/TPO0.99 km from centreDurham council
- Approved3no. illuminated fascia signs at 1 Rosalind, Franklin WayLand Within Zone 1 Of Netpark And 1 Rosalind Franklin WayReceived 30 Jul 2026Decided 27 Sept 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02000/AD2.2 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedNon-Material Amendment to Planning Permission DM/24/01751/VOC in respect of the scale, layout and appearance of the DNO SubstationLand West Of Trimdon House Lodge Fishburn TS21 4BAReceived 20 Jul 2026Decided 17 Aug 2026AmendmentDM/26/01886/NMA4.13 km from centreDurham council
- PendingExtension and alterations to provide new entrance and reception area.Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2EHReceived 16 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01852/FPA0.96 km from centreDurham council
- PendingListed Building Consent for extension and alterations to provide new entrance and reception area.Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2EHReceived 16 Jul 2026HeritageDM/26/01853/LB0.96 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedProposed discharge of conditions 3 (Materials - in part: building materials only) and 4 (Historic Building Recording) pursuant to application DM/23/02925/FPA.Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2EHReceived 09 Jul 2026Decided 01 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/01783/DRC0.97 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedT33 Yew tree - remove epicormic growth and sprouts from the base and 1 metre all round reduction21 Pasture Field Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3NTReceived 08 Jul 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026TreesDM/26/01779/TPO1.5 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedAgricultural building for straw storageHeley House Spring Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2HSReceived 05 Jul 2026Decided 31 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01732/FPA2.35 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedChange of use of dwelling (use class C3) to residential care home for children (use class C2) for up to 2 children with new boundary treatment.Middle West Lodge Old Durham Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3DSReceived 05 Jul 2026Decided 03 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01740/FPA1.8 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedNon-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/24/01242/VOCLand To The North West Of Discovery Offices William Armstrong Way Sedgefield TS21 3FHReceived 29 Jun 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026AmendmentDM/26/01673/NMA2.2 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedGarage/WC and porch12 Moorside Crescent Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4DNReceived 28 Jun 2026Decided 02 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01670/FPA3.45 km from centreDurham council
- PendingDischarge of Conditions 16 (Land Contamination Phase 1-3), 17 (Land Contamination Phase 4), 19 (Woodland Management Plan) and 22 (Broadband Connection) pursuant to planning permission DM/22/00325/FPANew South Farm Mainsforth Ferryhill DL17 9AAReceived 16 Jun 2026ConditionsDM/26/01583/DRC4.62 km from centreDurham council
- PendingConversion of redundant farm buildings to form a new dwelling tied to the existing farm steading. Including partial deconstruction of existing barn to create walled garden, associated landscaping works and installation of package treatment plant.Sands Farm Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2ENReceived 09 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01481/FPA1.69 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedVariation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/15/02077/FPA for amendments to Plot 1 house type and landscaping onlyEast Well Farm 25 East End Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3AUReceived 02 Jun 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/01411/VOC0.51 km from centreDurham council
- PendingChange of use of outbuilding to residential annexeDonnewell Farm Cottage Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3FPReceived 01 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01392/FPA1.25 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedSingle-storey rear extension8 St Edmunds Green Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3HTReceived 26 May 2026Decided 14 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01339/FPA0.59 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedReplacing a garden building38 The Meadows Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2DHReceived 19 May 2026Decided 14 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01275/FPA0.21 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedNon-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01548/FPA to show retaining wall with fence above around part of patio area.Visitor Centre Hardwick Country Park Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2DNReceived 19 May 2026Decided 21 May 2026AmendmentDM/26/01285/NMA0.91 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedTwo bay windows to front of dwelling, pitched roof over existing garage and covered entrance6 Hardwick Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2ALReceived 18 May 2026Decided 09 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01284/FPA0.43 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of condition 16 (Travel Plan) pursuant application DM/24/01242/VOCLand To The North West Of Discovery Offices William Armstrong Way NETPark Sedgefield TS21 3FHReceived 13 May 2026Decided 19 Jul 2026ConditionsDM/26/01231/DRC2.2 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedInstallation of electric vehicle charging point to the front of dwelling31 West End Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BWReceived 12 May 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01212/FPA0.08 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedT1. Yew - fell42 North End Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3BTReceived 10 May 2026Decided 17 Jun 2026TreesDM/26/01192/TCA0.28 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedReplacement of three front-facing windows with similar Georgian designs38 Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AFReceived 07 May 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01164/FPA0.38 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedErection of a general-purpose agricultural storage buildingWeterton House Farm Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3DUReceived 07 May 2026Decided 05 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01166/FPA2.08 km from centreDurham council
- PendingTwo storey extensions and increase in roof height of existing dwellingWeterton House Farm Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3DUReceived 04 May 2026FullDM/26/01136/FPA2.07 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of Conditions 5 and 6 relating to implementation/completion of habitat creation pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02765/FPACompound Site Hardwick Country Park Sedgefield TS21 2DNReceived 04 May 2026Decided 13 May 2026ConditionsDM/26/01150/DRC1.2 km from centreDurham council
- PendingSolace House Bishop Middleham Tree Preservation Order 2026Solace House 13 Church Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AFReceived 30 Apr 2026TreesTPO/433/20263.71 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedErection of 3no lighting columns for a car park.Sedgefield Hardwick Primary School Hawthorn Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3DAReceived 27 Apr 2026Decided 22 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01080/FPA0.77 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedUnderground electricity cables and associated infrastructure associated with the consented solar farms (Durham County Council reference: DM/20/01991/FPA and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council reference: 25/0245/VARY).A177 Durham Road Between Fir Tree Holdings And Midway Garage Thorpe Larches TS21 3HHReceived 21 Apr 2026Decided 23 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01028/FPA4.24 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedApplication of render to front elevation and gable end4 Stockton Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AGReceived 20 Apr 2026Decided 30 Jun 2026FullDM/26/00988/FPA0.39 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of Condition 10 (Habitat Completion) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/25/01025/FPA.Sedgefield Hardwick Primary School Hawthorn Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3DAReceived 20 Apr 2026Decided 11 May 2026ConditionsDM/26/01015/DRC0.76 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedSingle storey front extension and rear dormers (amended description)2 Melgrove Way Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JNReceived 19 Apr 2026Decided 20 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01001/FPA0.51 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of conditions 7 (part M4(2)) and 8 (landscape maintenance specification) pursuant to DM/23/02842/VOCLand To The Rear Of Elderberry Hall Front Street Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4ABReceived 13 Apr 2026Decided 05 May 2026ConditionsDM/26/00948/DRC3.58 km from centreDurham council
- RefusedYew Tree (T33) - Remove epicormic growth and sprouts from the base, crown lift to 3m, and 2.5m all round reduction21 Pasture Field Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3NTReceived 09 Apr 2026Decided 07 Jun 2026TreesDM/26/00929/TPO1.5 km from centreDurham council
- RefusedRemoval of a large sycamore treeSolace House 13 Church Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AFReceived 08 Apr 2026Decided 13 May 2026TreesDM/26/00915/TCA3.64 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedSingle storey rear extension and loft conversion19 Queens Drive Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JJReceived 06 Apr 2026Decided 01 Jul 2026FullDM/26/00892/FPA0.55 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedProposed loft conversion, two storey extensions to front, side and rear, balcony to front elevation and demolition of existing garage (amended description)Park Close West Park Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BAReceived 30 Mar 2026Decided 17 Jun 2026FullDM/26/00824/FPA0.39 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDemolition of existing rear conservatory with replacement rear extension41 Station Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BYReceived 24 Mar 2026Decided 12 May 2026FullDM/26/00746/FPA0.42 km from centreDurham council
- RefusedT1 (Sycamore) - Fell52 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9ATReceived 24 Mar 2026Decided 27 May 2026TreesDM/26/00756/TPO3.69 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedRemoval of Honey Locust Tree due to proximity to boundary wall23 - 25 Front Street Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3ATReceived 09 Mar 2026Decided 12 Apr 2026TreesDM/26/00591/TCA0.29 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedProvision of two ground floor windows to west elevation, forming a pedestrian gate access and widening of existing gated driveway entrance.Rook Lodge West Park Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BXReceived 02 Mar 2026Decided 06 May 2026FullDM/26/00505/FPA0.18 km from centreDurham council
- PendingHybrid planning application comprising Full planning permission for the erection of 48 dwellings, vehicular access, landscaping and associated infrastructure; and Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of 2 dwellings, landscaping and associated infrastructure.Land To The West Of The Junction Of A689 And Stockton Road Sedgefield TS21 2AGReceived 25 Feb 2026FullDM/26/00456/FPA0.76 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) pursuant to DM/25/02400/FPAHillside House Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EYReceived 18 Feb 2026Decided 12 Mar 2026ConditionsDM/26/00392/DRC3.38 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of condition 3 (biodiversity gain plan) pursuant to DM/24/03285/FPA.East Close Farm Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3HWReceived 16 Feb 2026Decided 15 Jun 2026ConditionsDM/26/00368/DRC2.81 km from centreDurham council
- PendingErection of covered store, locating a back up diesel generator and enclosure fencingCentre For Process Innovation The Coxon Building John Walker Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3FEReceived 05 Feb 2026FullDM/26/00281/FPA1.93 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedUse of existing double garage and attached stable block as a ten pen cattery.Dalveen Salters Lane Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4DFReceived 21 Jan 2026Decided 06 Mar 2026FullDM/26/00153/FPA2.78 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedInstallation of air source heat pump2 Low Green Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2JGReceived 16 Jan 2026Decided 06 Mar 2026FullDM/26/00122/FPA3.44 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedSingle storey rear and front extensions and erection of 1.8m fence1 Beaumont Court Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3AJReceived 15 Jan 2026Decided 13 Mar 2026FullDM/26/00116/FPA0.54 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedExtend existing dropped kerb25 Butterwick Road Fishburn Stockton On Tees TS21 4EBReceived 12 Jan 2026Decided 30 Apr 2026FullDM/26/00071/FPA3.49 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedT2. Sycamore - fell G2. Sycamore, Horse Chestnut - trim back from property by 2m T6. Willow - removal of limb, crown lift to 3.5m, laterally drawback by 2m T8. Lime - laterally drawback by 1mWillowdene Care Home Lizard Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3ETReceived 12 Jan 2026Decided 10 Mar 2026TreesDM/26/00080/TPO2.58 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedG1 (Lawson Cypress and Cherry) - Removal due to outgrowing their surroundings G2 (Lawson Cypress) - Reduce or Remove due to proximity to boundary fence and encroaching towards neighbouring shed T1 (Sequoia) - Removal due to outgrowing its surroundings allow re-landscaping of area T2 (Lawson Cypress) - Removal due to outgrowing its surroundings and to allow re-landscaping of area T3 (Lawson Cypress) - Removal due to outgrowing its surroundings allow re-landscaping of areaBonny Rigg Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EYReceived 06 Jan 2026Decided 09 Feb 2026TreesDM/26/00021/TCA3.26 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedConstruction of a new electricity Sub-StationHardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2EHReceived 19 Dec 2025Decided 06 Feb 2026FullDM/25/03551/FPA1.05 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedInstallation of bi-fold doors to the rear, installation of flue, replacement of windows and access door to front elevation (amended description)3 Malton Terrace Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3APReceived 18 Dec 2025Decided 24 Feb 2026FullDM/25/03518/FPA0.41 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDormer window and replacement slate roof covering to frontShute House Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AEReceived 17 Dec 2025Decided 14 Oct 2026HeritageDM/25/03534/LB0.22 km from centreDurham council
- RefusedLime (T1) - crown reduce/shape by 3-4m and prune to clear the overhead cables by 1m.12 Dunelm Court Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JSReceived 16 Dec 2025Decided 06 Feb 2026TreesDM/25/03493/TPO0.27 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedReplace existing single-storey utility room with two-storey side extension1 Cherry Tree Drive Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3DNReceived 12 Dec 2025Decided 21 May 2026FullDM/25/03457/FPA0.63 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedDischarge of Conditions 3, 5 (BNG and HMMP) and statutory BNG condition pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02765/FPA.Compound Site Hardwick Country Park Sedgefield TS21 2DNReceived 10 Dec 2025Decided 15 Dec 2025ConditionsDM/25/03452/DRC1.2 km from centreDurham council
- ApprovedLawful development certificate for replacement of part of the roof on the existing highways maintenance depot building.Motor Way Compound Gipsy Lane Ferryhill DL17 0LGReceived 01 Dec 2025Decided 27 Jan 2026OutlineDM/25/03347/CPO4.12 km from centreDurham council
- Approved with conditionsT1 - T6. Lawson Cypress - fell T10. Hawthorn - fell T11. Elder - fell T11. Spruce - fell as part of the relandscaping of the wider garden area G1. Lawson Cypress, Elder - fell to create formal garden area G3. Lawson, Cypress - fell as part of the relandscaping of the wider garden area, former purpose was screening a shed that will be removed G5. Damson, Lawson, Elder - deadwood removed and ivy severed (removed when died back)Hillside House Mordon Stockton On Tees TS21 2EYReceived 27 Nov 2025Decided 19 Dec 2025TreesDM/25/03337/TCA3.38 km from centreDurham council
- PendingDemolition of existing dwelling, stable block and agricultural building and erection of replacement dwelling, stable block and agricultural building.South Moor Farm Salters Lane Trimdon Trimdon Station TS29 6JQReceived 11 Nov 2025FullDM/25/03196/FPA4.74 km from centreDurham council
- RefusedT1 Sycamore - fell52 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9ATReceived 05 Nov 2025Decided 19 Dec 2025TreesDM/25/03122/TPO3.69 km from centreDurham council
Showing the 79 most recent of 79 within 5 km. Planning data from PlanIt, updated nightly. For older or narrowly defined applications, consult the council portal directly.