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Planning applications in DH2

We hold 1,665 planning applications for the DH2 postcode area, 40 of them submitted in the past year. 97% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 48 days. The area is covered by Durham.

1,665
applications held
40
in the past year
97%
approved
48 days
median decision

Councils covering DH2

Durham (1,665)

Recent applications in DH2

Pending
7 Sept 2026DM/26/02349/FPA
Rosemount House 1 Waldridge Road Chester-le-street DH2 3ABDurham

Removal of Existing Detached Garage and Erection of New Detached Garage in its place

Pending
2 Sept 2026DM/26/02314/TPO
9 Loweswater Avenue Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3HJDurham

T1 (Tag No: 501) Goat Willow - Reduce overhang off fence line by 1.5 metres (no branches bigger than 50mm in diameter). T2 (Tag No:502) Elm - Reduce overhang off fence line by 2metres (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T3 (Tag No:503) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T4 (Tag No: 504) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T5 (Tag No: 505) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T6 (Tag No: 506) Goat Willow - Reduce overhanging branches off fence by 1 metre (none bigger than 75mm in diameter). T7 (Tag No: 507) Oak - Shorten 2no limbs by3.5 metres off fence (100mm diameter) T8 (Tag No: 508) Elm - Remove branch from base of tree 110mm in diameter. Reduce 2no branches off fence line by 3 metres.

Pending
28 Aug 2026DM/26/02258/CEU
Land And Buildings On The West Side Of Battle Green Pelton Fell DH2 2QWDurham

Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of two permanent, detached garage structures, private domestic vehicle parking plots and residential garden areas.

Pending
26 Aug 2026DM/26/02223/DRC
Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton DH2 1NWDurham

Discharge of condition 13 (validation report for soil remediation) pursuant to DM/22/00195/FPA

Pending
13 Aug 2026DM/26/02087/FPA
23 Carrowmore Road Chester-le-Street DH2 3DYDurham

Two storey side extension, single storey extension, porch to front and extend existing hardstanding

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
8 Jul 2026DM/26/01742/NMA
54 Abbotside Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TQDurham

Non-material Minor Amendment to approval ref DM/26/01116/FPA (Two storey side/rear extension and single storey front extension) to provide in-fill between front extension and porch

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
26 Jun 2026DM/26/01640/FPA
59 Warkworth Drive Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3THDurham

Single storey front and rear extensions

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
18 Jun 2026DM/26/01590/FPA
6 West Avenue Chester Moor Chester-le-street DH2 3RSDurham

Single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
16 Jun 2026DM/26/01545/TPO
Newfield House Newfield Terrace Front Street Newfield Chester-le-Street DH2 2SNDurham

Pruning of dead branches and raise the crown of 5 Sycamore trees, 1 Alder and 1 Horse Chestnut - TPO-CLS-43

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
12 Jun 2026DM/26/01523/DRC
Land To The West North Of Willow Tree Cottage Pelton DH2 1HZDurham

Discharge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) pursuant to planning approval DM/26/00727/FPA

Pending
3 Jun 2026DM/26/01398/FPA
12 Hilda Park South Pelaw Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 2JPDurham

Single storey rear extension

Pending
25 May 2026DM/26/01298/DRC
Cemetery House Pelton Chester-le-street DH2 1NQDurham

Discharge of Condition 4 (materials) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00146/FPA

Pending
7 May 2026DM/26/01152/NMA
Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RFDurham

Non-Material Amendment relating to Condition 2, pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA to remove footpath lighting.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
1 May 2026DM/26/01116/FPA
54 Abbotside Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TQDurham

Two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension and fenestration alterations

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
29 Apr 2026DM/26/01092/FPA
7 Callander Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LEDurham

First floor side extension

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
21 Apr 2026DM/26/00987/FPA
29 Bradley Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1THDurham

Demolish existing conservatory, replace with single storey extension, erect two roof canopies above doorways

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
13 Apr 2026DM/26/00965/CPO
6 West Avenue Chester Moor Chester-le-street DH2 3RSDurham

Single-storey rear extenson

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
24 Mar 2026DM/26/00744/FPA
16 Cromarty Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LADurham

Single and one storey extension above garage

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
23 Mar 2026DM/26/00732/DRC
Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RFDurham

Submission of details pursuant to conditions 6 and 7, pursuant of planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA (housing development) relating to Biodiversity Gain Plan and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
23 Mar 2026DM/26/00727/FPA
Land To The West North Of Willow Tree Cottage Pelton DH2 1HZDurham

Change of use of agricultural land to facilitate maintenance of sewage infrastructure by Northumbrian Water, provision of access, hardstanding and associated works

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
13 Mar 2026DM/26/00640/FPA
51-56 Gibside Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 2TTDurham

Installation of an external metal escape stair to south elevation, emergency lighting luminaires and installation of hardstanding.

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
12 Mar 2026DM/26/00647/DRC
Land To The South East Of Fern Meadows Waldridge Road Waldridge DH2 3RBDurham

Discharge of condition 3 (Coal Mining Activity) and condition 8 (Materials) pursuant to DM/24/02062/FPA

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
4 Mar 2026DM/26/00532/DRC
Roseberry Playing Fields Pelton DH2 1NWDurham

Discharge of Condition 13 (Contaminated Land, Phase 4) pursuant approval DM/22/00195/FPA in relation to plots Plots 1 to 19 only

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
4 Mar 2026DM/26/00531/NMA
Land At The Rear Of Former Roseberry College And Sixth Form Pelton DH2 1NWDurham

Non-material amendment to change the wording of Condition 12 (Contamination, Phase 3) pursuant planning permission DM/22/00195/FPA

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
20 Feb 2026DM/26/00415/FPA
12 Cromarty Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1LADurham

Single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
5 Feb 2026DM/26/00284/DRC
Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RFDurham

Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 3, 4, 5, 13, and 18, of planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA (housing) relating to surface and foul water drainage details, highways engineering drawings and tree protection measures.

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
28 Jan 2026DM/26/00216/NMA
1 Ennerdale Place Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3EBDurham

Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02684/FPA for the inclusion of off-white render to extension

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
16 Jan 2026DM/26/00124/FPA
10 Lilburn Close Chester-le-Street DH2 3TNDurham

Conversion of garage, first floor extension above garage and single storey sunroom to rear

Conditions
Small
Full Planning Application
13 Jan 2026DM/26/00095/FPA
87 Bradley Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TJDurham

Single storey pitched roof extension to rear with flue.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
22 Dec 2025DM/25/03574/FPA
44 Eleventh Avenue Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 2BLDurham

Single story side extension

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
19 Dec 2025DM/25/03606/FPA
12 Tanmeads Nettlesworth Chester-le-Street DH2 3PYDurham

Garage conversion to utility and music room incorporating pitch roof and creation of canopy to front elevation

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
11 Dec 2025DM/25/03446/NMA
Land To The West Of Valley Road Pelton Fell DH2 2NNDurham

Non-material amendment to DM/22/03294/RM (Housing estate) and details approved under DM/24/01388/DRC to propose changes to brick types.

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order
19 Nov 2025DM/25/03264/TPO
Hermitage TPO Area A2 The Hermitage Chester-le-street DH2 3RGDurham

T54 Purple Beech Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. T65 horse Chestnut Stem decay noted, it was agreed to see the tree within the summer months to assess its leaf coverage. A final decision will be made at that time. T116 No works required. T135 Oak Crown lifting not exceeding a maximum height clearance of 2 m above ground level. This may include the pruning of light, pendulous growth in the lower tree crown, not main structural branches. This must be done to uniform height all round to maintain the trees natural form and symmetry. Remove visible deadwood as required, pruning back to sound wood or appropriate branch junctions. G142 Reduce highlighted ash within corner of field by 3m only. (amended proposal)

Refused
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
17 Nov 2025DM/25/03232/CPO
Olive Lodge Station Lane Pelton Fell Chester-le-Street DH2 2RLDurham

Certificate of proposed use of a dwelling house (Class C3) as a Children's Home (Class C2) occupied by a maximum of 3 children (under 18 years of age), living together where care is provided for them on a rota basis, including sleeping overnight

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
7 Nov 2025DM/25/03143/CPO
The Threshers Tan Hills Chester-le-street DH2 3PADurham

Removal of existing conservatories for proposed single storey flat roof rear extension.

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use
4 Nov 2025DM/25/03104/CEU
Land To The North Of 1 Greenland Mews Pelton Fell DH2 2SGDurham

The land has been within a fence garden boundary since June 2015 consists of a shed area and decking plus path to on street parking

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
8 Oct 2025DM/25/02826/FPA
8 Beadnell Close Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH2 3JPDurham

Two storey side extension

Permitted
Small
Trees in a Conservation Area
7 Oct 2025DM/25/02809/TCA
Plawsworth Hall Farm Wheatleywell Lane Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3LDDurham

T1. Sycamore - reduction of limb by 4.5m G2. Holly x2 - Reduction of the lowest point by 30cm and trim/balance remaining crown to shape

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
6 Oct 2025DM/25/02785/FPA
19 Briarwood Avenue Pelton Fell Chester-le-Street DH2 2NPDurham

Single storey rear extension

Withdrawn
Small
Full Planning Application
30 Sept 2025DM/25/02725/FPA
Land To The East Of 7 Station Houses Pelton Fell DH2 2QSDurham

Self-build 3 bed detached bungalow and double garage

Permitted
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
16 Sept 2025DM/25/02572/DRC
Land To The South East Of Fern Meadows Waldridge Road Waldridge DH2 3RBDurham

Discharge of Conditions 5 (Tree Protection Plan), 6 (Drainage Scheme), 9 (Sustainability Statement), 10 (Bat Box Specification) and 14 (Landscaping Scheme) pursuant of Planning Permission DM/24/02062/FPA

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
10 Sept 2025DM/25/02519/FPA
17 Little Burn Way Pelton Fell Chester-le-Street DH2 2PFDurham

Single-storey wrap around extension to the side and rear

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
4 Sept 2025DM/25/02459/FPA
Fellrose Surgery Craghead Road Pelton Fell Chester-le-street DH2 2NHDurham

Alteration to front door entrance of surgery.

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order
3 Sept 2025DM/25/02447/TPO
2 Hermitage Gardens Chester-le-Street DH2 3UDDurham

Beech Tree - Prune back overhanging branches

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order
3 Sept 2025DM/25/02449/TPO
Land To The East Of 33 Hermitage Gardens Chester-le-street DH2 3UDDurham

Sycamore tree - prune overhanging branches Oak tree - prune back overhanging branches

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
7 Aug 2025DM/25/02173/FPA
32 Tanmeads Nettlesworth Chester-le-Street DH2 3PYDurham

Conservatory to side elevation

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
23 Jul 2025DM/25/02008/FPA
60 Brackenbeds Close Pelton Chester-le-Street DH2 1XJDurham

Conversion of existing garage into a habitable space, including external alterations.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
21 Jul 2025DM/25/02002/FPA
1 East Avenue Chester Moor Chester-le-street DH2 3RUDurham

Vehicular access, hard standing and integral side garage

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
18 Jul 2025DM/25/01973/FPA
78 Carlton Close Ouston Chester-le-Street DH2 1TZDurham

Single storey rear infill extension

Pending
Small
Trees in a Conservation Area
18 Jul 2025DM/25/01970/TCA
Lilac Cottage Wheatleywell Lane Plawsworth Chester-le-street DH2 3LDDurham

Beech - Reduction of tree by 2m and removal of deadwood