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648 in the last 90 days248 in the last 3088 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 58 days

Source: Durham County Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 666 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land South Of St Andrews Church Winston DL2 3RL
T1 Sweet Chestnut - reduce extended limb over PROW by 3m T1 Ash - reduce extended limb over PROW by 3m
PendingReceived 5 Oct 2026DM/26/02564/TPO
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
PendingReceived 5 Oct 2026DM/26/00712/FPA
9 Newcastle Terrace Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5EG
Use of property as a 5-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
PendingReceived 2 Oct 2026DM/26/02516/FPA
6 Pont View Leadgate Consett DH8 6JD
Dropped kerb and driveway (Adopted Highway)
PendingReceived 2 Oct 2026DM/26/02515/FPA
10 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA
Demolition of garage, two storey side extension, and single and two storey rear extensions
PendingReceived 2 Oct 2026DM/26/01810/FPA

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Durham County Council received?

Durham County Council received 3,322 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Durham County Council take to decide applications?

Durham County Council takes an average of 58 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Durham County Council?

Durham County Council approves 92% of planning applications, compared to a national average of approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Durham County Council?

Submit your representation to Durham County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Durham County Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Durham County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Durham County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 617 appeals were lodged against Durham County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Durham County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Durham County Council Planning Authority

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.

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.

The council area encompasses 392 towns and villages, including Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street and Consett. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, 3,322 planning applications Durham County Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (947), tree works (379), discharge of conditions (344). 32 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

617 planning appeals were lodged against Durham County Council decisions, of which 120 were allowed and 397 were dismissed (23% success rate).

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.