Durham County Council Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Durham County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments — updated daily from the council planning portal.
Planning data sourced from Durham County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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Find an Architect in Durham County Council
Find RIBA-registered architects in the Durham County Council area for planning permission applications, extensions and new builds.
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Find vetted building contractors in the Durham County Council area for planning-approved builds and permitted development works.
About Durham County Council Planning Authority
Durham County Council serves as the local authority for County Durham in North East England, overseeing a unitary area distinct from the larger ceremonial county that encompasses Darlington, Hartlepool, and parts of Stockton-on-Tees. With its headquarters located at County Hall in the city of Durham, the council comprises 98 elected councillors and participates actively in the North East Combined Authority, making it a key player in regional planning and development initiatives. The council was established in 1925. The council is currently led by Andrew Husband (Reform UK), who has held the position since 21 May 2025. John Hewitt serves as Chief Executive since December 2020. The council comprises 98 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.
Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Durham County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Durham County Council planning portal directly — Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.