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Planning applications near The Broom

Name: The Broom planning applications
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213 applications in the last 12 months within 5 km. Data aggregated from the local planning authority by planit.org.uk.

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Demolition of existing extensions to form new single storey side extension with canopy area
Weardale House 13 Green Lane Spennymoor DL16 6HE
Pending
Received 27 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02878/FPA2.76 km from centreDurham council
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Ash - Removal of the branch that has been damaged by high winds and has caused a split at the trunk. It will be a single bough that is dangerous the rest of the tree is sound.
11 The Green Hett Durham DH6 5LX
Pending
Received 26 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02859/TCA4.35 km from centreDurham council
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Relocation of banner sign and all other signs retained.
McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU
Pending
Received 20 Oct 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02825/AD2.44 km from centreDurham council
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Widening of existing access and egress point including provision of new kerbing and enlarged tarmac roadway.
Stark Group Front Street Merrington Lane Spennymoor DL16 7RZ
Pending
Received 18 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02802/FPA3.17 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition 4 (Phase 4 verification report) pursuant to DM/25/02714/FPA
Coxhoe Primary School Cornforth Lane Coxhoe Durham DH6 4EJ
Approved
Received 08 Oct 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02723/DRC3.46 km from centreDurham council
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Oak (T1) - crown reduce and reshape by 3m, crown lift to 3m, prune to clear building by 3m, remove major deadwood and snapped branches and Lime (T2) - crown reduce and reshape by 3m, crown lift to 3m, prune to communication wires by1.5m, remove major deadwood and snapped branches
2 North Close Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HH
Pending
Received 06 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02689/TPO3.61 km from centreDurham council
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12 St Charles Road Tudhoe Tree Preservation Order 2026
12 St Charles Road Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6JY
Pending
Received 01 Oct 2026TreesTPO/444/20263.99 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers with delineated parking, including disabled and long vehicle EV parking bays plus feeder pillars and associated infrastructure
Road Chef Durham Services Bowburn Durham DH6 5NP
Pending
Received 29 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02627/FPA4.9 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed single storey side extension
6 Kirkham Close Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0RL
Pending
Received 23 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02573/FPA2.74 km from centreDurham council
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Erection of single-storey rear, rear infill and side extensions; enlargement and alteration of the existing roof including increased ridge height and formation of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion; removal of existing front projecting gable, relocation of principal entrance, and associated alterations
10 Whitworth Close Spennymoor DL16 7LH
Pending
Received 23 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02591/FPA4.73 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of an area of grazing land to garden land to provide an outdoor educational growing area.
Kirk Merrington Pre School Blue House Estate Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7JD
Pending
Received 20 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02526/FPA3.63 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of Condition 12 (Contaminated Land Verification Report) IN PART in relation to part of the site only, pursuant to consent DM/20/02046/FPA
Grange Farm Coxhoe Durham DH6 4HH
Approved
Received 17 Sept 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02533/DRC4.15 km from centreDurham council
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Reduce crown by 3m to growth points
40 North Close Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HH
Pending
Received 15 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02469/TPO3.47 km from centreDurham council
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T1 Lime - Remove branches as indicated by blue marker paint T3 Cherry - Remove branches as indicated by blue marker paint T4 Norway Maple - Remove branches as indicated by blue marker paint T5 Birch - Remove tree and grind out stump T6 Birch - Remove tree and grind out stump T7 Norway Maple - Remove branches as indicated by blue marker paint T8 Elm - Remove branches as indicated by blue marker paint
40 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH
Approved
Received 15 Sept 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02478/TCA4.98 km from centreDurham council
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Storage Building
West House Farm Coxhoe Durham DH6 4PA
Pending
Received 14 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02458/FPA4.52 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of statutory BNG condition in conjunction with condition 5 pursuant to DM/26/01234/FPA.
Spennymoor Electricity Substation (north) Thinford Lane Thinford
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026ConditionsDM/26/02420/DRC2.32 km from centreDurham council
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Removal of Existing Radius Walls with Replacement Sliding Gates
The Palms 3 Low Farm Bradbury Stockton On Tees TS21 2ET
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02427/FPA4.78 km from centreDurham council
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Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use of land as residential garden.
38 Thinford Street Metal Bridge Durham DH6 5LD
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026AmendmentDM/26/02451/CEU2.49 km from centreDurham council
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Add a sheet of black metal to the inside face of driveway gate railings.
40 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH
Approved
Received 08 Sept 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026HeritageDM/26/02392/LB4.95 km from centreDurham council
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Garage conversion and construction of storeroom to side elevation
21 Dean Park Ferryhill DL17 8HP
Pending
Received 08 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02406/FPA0.53 km from centreDurham council
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Refurbishment and amalgamation of existing retail (Class E) units together with external alterations, car park reconfiguration and associated works
Post Office Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6YQ
Approved
Received 07 Sept 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02377/FPA3.91 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition no.3 (landscape) in pursuant to previous planning application DM/26/00876/FPA
Woodham Lodge Rushyford Ferryhill DL17 0NL
Approved
Received 07 Sept 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02433/DRC4.6 km from centreDurham council
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Cedar (T1) - felling, removal and replacement with 3no Hawthorne Trees
3 Tudhoe Hall Farm Court Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LB
Approved
Received 06 Sept 2026Decided 21 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02360/TCA4.68 km from centreDurham council
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New access from A688 to previously approved Greener Grid Park Site (ref DM/23/00745/FPA)
Land East Of Spennymoor Electricity Substation (South) Thinford Lane Thinford DH6 5LB
Pending
Received 03 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02343/FPA2.24 km from centreDurham council
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Creation of car parking area.
Site Of Former Library And Adjacent Site Cheapside Spennymoor
Pending
Received 01 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02304/FPA3.83 km from centreDurham council
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Conversion of detached garage to garden room with installation of roof lights
20 Woodward Road Spennymoor DL16 7US
Approved
Received 01 Sept 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02305/FPA2.95 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of open amenity land to private garden with erection of boundary fence
Land To The East Of 11 Belsay Close Ferryhill DL17 8SX
Pending
Received 31 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02290/FPA0.41 km from centreDurham council
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Request for an EIA Screening Opinion for a proposed substation
Land To The North East Of Red Hall Farm Ferryhill DL17 8RT
Approved
Received 27 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026OutlineSCR/26/000081.99 km from centreDurham council
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Construction of a 175 metre long by 2.5 metre wide parking layby
Land To The North Of Brooklyn Road Chilton DL17 0PW
Pending
Received 23 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02210/FPA3.22 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of planning Conditions 10 (Coal Mining Activity) and 25 (M4(2) Verification Report) pursuant to consent DM/20/02046/FPA
Grange Farm Coxhoe Durham DH6 4HH
Approved
Received 19 Aug 2026Decided 01 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02219/DRC4.15 km from centreDurham council
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Pruning work to Ash (T1) and Sycamore (T2) - 2.5m clearance from property
32 Westcott Terrace Ferryhill DL17 8NS
Approved
Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 06 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02187/TPO1.46 km from centreDurham council
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Prior Approval for rear extension
21A York Villas Tudhoe Spennymoor DL16 6LP
Approved
Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sept 2026OutlineDM/26/02188/HPN3.87 km from centreDurham council
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Beech - Prune larger limbs and reduce overall spread & height by 4 metres to reduce weight and sail of crown
Castle View Church Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AQ
Approved
Received 13 Aug 2026Decided 07 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02141/TCA3.47 km from centreDurham council
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Crown reduction and reshaping: T1 Walnut 3.5m, T2 Pine tree 2m
12 St Charles Road Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6JY
Refused
Received 12 Aug 2026Decided 05 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02128/TCA4.14 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use from a flooring company to a veterinary practice, to include internal alterations and 2no external air conditioning condensers.
The Central Methodist Chapel & School Rooms Church Street Coxhoe Durham DH6 4HF
Pending
Received 10 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02105/FPA4.16 km from centreDurham council
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Erection of commercial unit to form MOT garage (Use Class B2/Class E/Sui Generis)
Land West Of Unit 6 Dean And Chapter Industrial Estate Dean Bank DL17 8LH
Pending
Received 05 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02062/FPA1.18 km from centreDurham council
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Pitched roof extension to front and single storey extension to rear
16 Kentmere Spennymoor DL16 6UB
Approved
Received 04 Aug 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02041/FPA4.79 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of freestanding steel storage container
Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Road Spennymoor DL16 7LN
Approved
Received 03 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02021/FPA4.64 km from centreDurham council
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Retention of two-storey clubhouse building for a further period of five years following expiry of previous two-year temporary consent (ref: DM/23/02422/FPA).
Spennymoor Town Football Club Brewery Field Durham Road Spennymoor DL16 6JN
Approved
Received 02 Aug 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02009/FPA3.96 km from centreDurham council
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Retention of boundary wall
Blackgate Lodge Blackgate West Coxhoe Durham DH6 4AJ
Pending
Received 02 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02014/FPA3.99 km from centreDurham council
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Demolition of existing extensions and replacement single storey rear extension
17 Garmondsway Road West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HD
Approved
Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 30 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01991/FPA2.47 km from centreDurham council
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Single storey rear extension
15 Hambleton Way Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0RB
Approved
Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01998/FPA2.95 km from centreDurham council
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Prior Notification for demolition of 11no garages
Garage Block Hambleton Way Chilton
Approved
Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026OutlineDM/26/02002/PND2.89 km from centreDurham council
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Prior Notification for demoliotion of 12no garages
Garage Block Crystal Close Chilton
Approved
Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026OutlineDM/26/02003/PND2.82 km from centreDurham council
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Prior Notification demolition of 10no garages
Garage Block St Davids Close Spennymoor
Approved
Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026OutlineDM/26/02004/PND3.87 km from centreDurham council
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Prior Notification for demolition of 6no garages
Garage Block Wood Vue Spennymoor
Approved
Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026OutlineDM/26/02005/PND4.14 km from centreDurham council
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A selection of signs for service station and related businesses - Sign A: x2 Canopy Sign - Long; Sign B: x2 Canopy Sign - Short; Sign C: x8 Canopy Corner Strips; Sign D: x2 12m Totem; Sign F: x1 5.5m Digital Tombstone; Sign G: x1 Halo-Illuminated Welcome Lettering Fascia; Sign H: x12 Half-Height Vinyl Window Graphics (1.05mx1.5m); Sign I: x1 Rear Digital Screen; Sign J: x2 Free-Standing Banners; Sign K: x4 Directional Signs (1mx0.5m); Sign L: x4 Directional Signs (0.6mx0.6m); Sign M: x1 EV Charging Monolith; Sign O: x1 Night Pay Signs; Sign S: x10 Jet Wash Vinyl Panels; Sign AB: x2 Spar Main Fascia; Sign AE: x4 HGV Canopy Sign - Short; Sign AF: x1 Ad Blue Tank Front; Sign AG: x2 Ad Blue Tank Sides; Sign AH: x2 Full Length EG Vinyls
Land To The North East Of Unit 1 Low Main Court Integra 61 North Bowburn DH6 5FG
Approved
Received 28 Jul 2026Decided 07 Sept 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01969/AD4.6 km from centreDurham council
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Construction of new gable wall
7 Reading Street Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9LH
Approved
Received 28 Jul 2026Decided 27 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01977/FPA2.25 km from centreDurham council
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Two storey side extension including loft conversion, hip to gable extension, rear dormer window, single storey rear extension and porch to front elevation (amended description)
44 Chestnut Avenue Spennymoor DL16 7SP
Pending
Received 27 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01952/FPA4.09 km from centreDurham council
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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.
McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU
Approved
Received 27 Jul 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01962/FPA2.43 km from centreDurham council
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Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02170/FPA to allow elevational changes to plots 165-178 to omit the grey brick panels below first floor windows and provide increased height windows.
Land North And West Of Almond Close Spennymoor DL16 7YG
Approved
Received 26 Jul 2026Decided 25 Aug 2026AmendmentDM/26/01934/NMA4.99 km from centreDurham council
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Temporary change of use of storage unit (Class B8) to indoor sports facility (Class E) for a period of 3 years with associated internal fit-out and car parking space allocation.
Unit 3 Harvey Way Integra 61 West Bowburn DH6 5FR
Pending
Received 23 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01923/FPA4.64 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of an ATM machine and associated signage (retrospective)
12 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6DJ
Pending
Received 22 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01911/FPA3.85 km from centreDurham council
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The installation of 1 illuminated surround sign for ATM
12 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6DJ
Pending
Received 22 Jul 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01912/AD3.85 km from centreDurham council
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Lime (T1) and Elm (T8) - crown raise tree overhanging wall to a height of 3m, reduce southern laterals by 2.5m keeping cuts under 100mm, Cherry (T3) and Norway Maple (T4) - crown raise tree overhanging wall to a height of 3m, reduce southern laterals by 2m keeping cuts under 100mm, Birch (T6) - remove limb overhanging wall, Norway Maple (T7) - crown raise tree overhanging wall to a height of 3m, reduce southern laterals by 2.5m keeping cuts under 100mm, Beech (T9) - crown reduce southern laterals by 3m keeping cuts under 100mm
40 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH
Refused
Received 19 Jul 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026TreesDM/26/01875/TCA4.98 km from centreDurham council
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Removal of existing telecommunications mast and associated equipment and formation of additional car parking spaces.
Mattisons Bakery Lough House Bank Ferryhill Station Ferryhill DL17 9DD
Approved
Received 12 Jul 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01804/FPA1.11 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of Condition 4 (BNG) pursuant to planning application DM/26/00328/FPA.
Land To The East Of The Poachers Pocket (PH) Bridge Street Metal Bridge DH6 5LQ
Approved
Received 08 Jul 2026Decided 19 Aug 2026ConditionsDM/26/01772/DRC2.67 km from centreDurham council
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Halo illuminated fascia sign to front elevation.
Park Avenue Press Dundas Street Spennymoor DL16 6AR
Approved
Received 06 Jul 2026Decided 07 Sept 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01743/AD4.19 km from centreDurham council
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Re-cladding and rendering of existing commercial frontage.
Park Avenue Press Dundas Street Spennymoor DL16 6AR
Approved
Received 06 Jul 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01805/FPA4.19 km from centreDurham council
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Single storey flat roofed extension to rear of property, with roof lantern
24 Studley Drive Spennymoor DL16 7GB
Approved
Received 29 Jun 2026Decided 03 Aug 2026OutlineDM/26/01680/HPN4.63 km from centreDurham council
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Display of 2 no. 'V' boards, 9 no. flags, 1 no. illuminated totem, 1 no. hoarding section, 2 no. box signs, and 3 no. sections of wall mounted 'Welcome' text (amended proposals)
Units 1 To 2 Block A Merrington Lane Industrial Estate Vyners Close Spennymoor DL16 7XL
Approved
Received 28 Jun 2026Decided 13 Aug 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01658/AD3.01 km from centreDurham council
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1) Int-Illum 9mtr Totem 2) Int-Illum 9mtr Totem 3) Int-Illum Directional Sign 4) Int-Illum Height Restrictor 5) Int-Illum Preview Menu 6) Int-Illum Speaker Canopy 7) Int Illum Triple Menu 8) Int-Illum Thank You/No Entry Directional Sign 9) Int-Illum 355mm Wordmark - Raceway Mounted 10) Int-Illum Single Sided 900mm Roundel 11) Int-Illum 355mm Wordmark - Raceway Mounted 12) Int-Illum Drive Thru Lettering 13) Int-Illum Drive Thru Lettering 14) Int-Illum Single Sided 1500mm Roundel 15) Int-Illum Single Sided 1500mm Roundel 16a) Non-Illum 3mtrs. Window Manifestations (950mm from floor level) 16b) Non-Illum 3mtrs. Window Manifestations (1500mm from floor level) 17) Non-Illum Drive Thru Window Vinyl x 3 18) Non-Illum Banner Frame 19) Non-Illum Mobile Order Window Graphic 20) Non-Illum Delivery Order Pick Up Sign
Land To The North East Of Unit 1 Low Main Court Integra 61 North Bowburn DH6 5FG
Approved
Received 24 Jun 2026Decided 19 Aug 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01643/AD4.54 km from centreDurham council
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Erection of balustrade entrance access ramp
32-34 King Street Spennymoor DL16 6QJ
Approved
Received 21 Jun 2026Decided 21 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01609/FPA3.88 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed detached two-storey dwelling
Land West Of 5 Bridge End Coxhoe DH6 4HU
Pending
Received 16 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01572/FPA4.41 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge 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/FPA
New South Farm Mainsforth Ferryhill DL17 9AA
Pending
Received 16 Jun 2026ConditionsDM/26/01583/DRC2.46 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of Condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/25/02428/FPA
Hett Moor Farm Hett Durham DH6 5LJ
Approved
Received 15 Jun 2026Decided 23 Jul 2026ConditionsDM/26/01556/DRC2.42 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of 1no. communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display
Land To The East Of 23 - 25 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Approved
Received 11 Jun 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01508/FPA3.96 km from centreDurham council
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1 no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk
Land To The East Of 23 - 25 Festival Walk Spennymoor DL16 6AB
Approved
Received 11 Jun 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01509/AD3.97 km from centreDurham council
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Alterations to shop front and change of use of property from tanning salon to personal storage.
8A Charlotte Terrace Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0HD
Approved
Received 11 Jun 2026Decided 13 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01522/FPA3.11 km from centreDurham council
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Non material amendment to amend the wording of condition 16 of DM/23/01358/FPA and condition 14 of DM/25/00807/VOC from a pre-occupation condition to a compliance condition. Replace: A minimum of 43 dwellings shall be built to a standard which meets the requirements set out in M4(2) of the Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document Part M: Access to and use of building (as amended) or any updated version of replacement document. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling constructed to Buildings Regulations M4(2) standard, a verification report compiled by a suitably competent person demonstrating that the dwelling has been constructed to achieve Buildings Regulations M4(2) standard shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the development complies with the requirements of Policy 15 of the County Durham Plan to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. With: All dwellings hereby approved shall include 66% of properties built to a standard which meets the requirements set out in M4(2) of the Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document Part M: Access to and use of building (as amended) or any updated version of replacement document, and 10% of properties designed for older persons. Reason: In the interests of meeting the needs of older people and people with disabilities and to comply with Policy 15 of the County Durham Plan and Part 5 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Site Of Former Greyhound Track Front Street Merrington Lane Spennymoor DL16 7RS
Approved
Received 11 Jun 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026AmendmentDM/26/01529/NMA3.22 km from centreDurham council
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Replace timber windows to the front with whitewood UPVC windows, and construction of new porch to the front elevation
3 Village Farm The Green Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HL
Approved
Received 11 Jun 2026Decided 05 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01538/FPA2.56 km from centreDurham council
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Single-storey and two-storey rear extensions
3 West Close Cottages West Close Ferryhill DL17 0PQ
Approved
Received 08 Jun 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01469/FPA1.61 km from centreDurham council
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T45, T58, T66 & T99 - Remove due to poor condition T127 & T161 - Remove as management T97 - Remove poplar from base
St Charles Roman Catholic Church St Charles Road Tudhoe Village
Approved
Received 08 Jun 2026Decided 30 Jul 2026TreesDM/26/01472/TCA4.14 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of land to additional nursery outdoor garden space with erection of boundary fence
Kirk Merrington Pre School Blue House Estate Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7JD
Withdrawn
Received 07 Jun 2026Decided 21 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01447/FPA3.66 km from centreDurham council
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Demolition of existing conservatory to replace with rear single storey extension including installation of a balcony above, the construction of a two-storey entrance porch to the front and the replacement of the existing roof structure, with new dormers, to create first floor accommodation including associated external alterations to the existing dwelling (resubmisison of DM/25/02621/FPA) (amended description)
18 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH
Approved
Received 04 Jun 2026Decided 15 Sept 2026FullDM/26/01438/FPA4.6 km from centreDurham council
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Eucalyptus (T1) - fell due to out growing space and causing damage to surrounding walls
42 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH
Approved
Received 04 Jun 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026TreesDM/26/01439/TCA4.95 km from centreDurham council
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Retention of detached gazebo in rear garden curtilage of host dwelling
23 Heath Road Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7DT
Approved
Received 04 Jun 2026Decided 13 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01441/FPA4.46 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of conditions 5 (contaminated land) and 23 (M4(2) provisions) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03146/FPA for 7 dwellings
Land To The East Of 1 Ladysmock Close Spennymoor DL16 6NZ
Approved
Received 03 Jun 2026Decided 22 Jul 2026ConditionsDM/26/01423/DRC3.63 km from centreDurham council
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Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission reference DM/25/01105/FPA relating to changes sought to amend the elevational treatments.
Home Bargains Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6YQ
Approved
Received 31 May 2026Decided 22 Jul 2026ConditionsDM/26/01380/VOC3.9 km from centreDurham council
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Two storey extension to side of property and single storey extension to rear
41 Pennine Way Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0QE
Approved
Received 26 May 2026Decided 31 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01338/FPA3.05 km from centreDurham council
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Single storey extension
74 Beechfield Rise Coxhoe Durham DH6 4SD
Approved
Received 26 May 2026Decided 06 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01367/FPA4.42 km from centreDurham council
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Submission of details pursuant to conditions 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23, & 26 of planning permission DM/24/02602/FPA (new housing) relating to Acoustic & Glazing measures, Soil Resource Management Strategy, Stray Aids and Park & Stride Access, Park & Stride Engineering Details, Soft Landscaping, Landscaping Phasing, Public Open Space Maintenance, contamation Phase 2 SI, geoenvironmental Position Statement and Broadband details , M4(2) details and biodiversity HMMP.
Land West Of Gladstone Terrace Coxhoe DH6 4EG
Pending
Received 25 May 2026ConditionsDM/26/01316/DRC3.53 km from centreDurham council
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Small rear single storey extension, concrete foundations, small drainage alterations, brick and mortar, flat roof construction with UPVC doors and windows
15 Pennine Way Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0QE
Approved
Received 25 May 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01324/FPA2.95 km from centreDurham council
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Removal of existing wooden structure and replace with a log cabin annexe with bedroom, office, bathroom and open plan kitchen and living space. Along with a wrap around deck with handrail.
10 Garmondsway Road West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HD
Approved
Received 20 May 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01294/FPA2.47 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed loft conversion with the addition of 3no new windows to existing gables.
27 Claude Road Spennymoor DL16 7GR
Approved
Received 19 May 2026Decided 20 Jul 2026OutlineDM/26/01282/CPO2.63 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed new shopfront
1 Darlington Road Ferryhill DL17 8JP
Approved
Received 18 May 2026Decided 13 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01261/FPA0.89 km from centreDurham council
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New ancillary building to the rear of 'Tudor Garage'
Land To The Rear Of Spenco Tudhoe Industrial Estate Tudhoe Colliery DL16 6TG
Approved
Received 17 May 2026Decided 06 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01252/FPA4.08 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of agricultural land to allow the erection of a substation compound and associated infrastructure and engineering operations to extend the existing substation.
Spennymoor Electricity Substation (north) Thinford Lane Thinford
Approved
Received 14 May 2026Decided 08 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01234/FPA2.32 km from centreDurham council
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Variation of Conditions 3 (habitat management plan) and 4 (woodland fencing measures) pursuant to planning application DM/25/02099/FPA to allow for the nutrient impact to be offset by credit purchase rather than on-site planting.
Woodland Barn Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0JY
Pending
Received 14 May 2026ConditionsDM/26/01243/VOC2.21 km from centreDurham council
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Single-storey flat roof extension to the side, bay window to the front elevation, minor works to front garden including the creation of 2no. off-street parking spaces, and internal alterations
Woodway Wood Lane Spennymoor DL16 6JP
Approved
Received 14 May 2026Decided 12 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01244/FPA3.94 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use from a joiners workshop to a mixed use development comprising recreation and fitness facilities (Use Class E(d)) and education facility (Use Class F1)
Unit 22 Enterprise City Green Lane Industrial Estate Spennymoor DL16 6JF
Approved
Received 13 May 2026Decided 05 Oct 2026FullDM/26/01226/FPA3 km from centreDurham council
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First floor roof terrace
The Ivorson North Street Ferryhill DL17 8HX
Approved
Received 13 May 2026Decided 22 Jul 2026FullDM/26/01229/FPA0.85 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of Conditions 5 (broadband), 6 (sustainability statement), 7 (landscape scheme), 8 (means of enclosure), 9 (bin stores) and 10 (bat and bird boxes) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02099/FPA.
Woodland Barn Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0JY
Approved
Received 11 May 2026Decided 13 Jul 2026ConditionsDM/26/01200/DRC2.21 km from centreDurham council
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Pitched roof over existing flat roof garage
3 Mayfields Spennymoor DL16 6RN
Approved
Received 11 May 2026Decided 23 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01218/FPA4.35 km from centreDurham council
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Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission DM/25/00045/FPA (retail units) relating to a scheme to control the emission of fumes and smell from unit 6.
Unit 6 Thinford Park Thinford DH6 5JQ
Approved
Received 06 May 2026Decided 22 Jun 2026ConditionsDM/26/01156/DRC2.59 km from centreDurham council
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Solace House Bishop Middleham Tree Preservation Order 2026
Solace House 13 Church Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AF
Pending
Received 30 Apr 2026TreesTPO/433/20263.53 km from centreDurham council
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Erection of 5 No. illuminated fascia signs & totem signage
Home Bargains Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6YQ
Approved
Received 28 Apr 2026Decided 04 Jun 2026AdvertisingDM/26/01093/AD3.92 km from centreDurham council
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Single storey rear extension
81 Tweed Road Spennymoor DL16 6SS
Approved
Received 27 Apr 2026Decided 03 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01076/FPA3.51 km from centreDurham council
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First floor side and single storey rear extensions
1 Dean Park Ferryhill DL17 8HP
Approved
Received 27 Apr 2026Decided 10 Aug 2026FullDM/26/01077/FPA0.42 km from centreDurham council
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Single-storey side extension
17 Lyne Road Middlestone Moor Spennymoor DL16 7AE
Approved
Received 27 Apr 2026Decided 29 Jun 2026FullDM/26/01082/FPA4.89 km from centreDurham council
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