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Planning applications in DL5

We hold 100 planning applications for the DL5 postcode area, 66 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Durham, Darlington.

100
applications held
66
in the past year
92%
approved
55 days
median decision

Councils covering DL5

Durham (71)Darlington (29)

Recent applications in DL5

Pending
15 Sept 2026DM/26/02460/PN56 · Received: Tue 15 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Thames House Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SBDurham

Prior notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use of first and second floors from offices (Use Class E) to 24 no. apartments (Use Class C3)

Pending
15 Sept 2026DM/26/02460/PN56 · Received: Tue 15 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Thames House Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SBDurham

Prior notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use of first and second floors from offices (Use Class E) to 24 no. apartments (Use Class C3)

Pending
26 Aug 2026DM/26/02178/FPA
Hammer And Pincers Caravan And Camp Site Preston Lane Preston-le-skerne DL5 6JHDurham

Siting of 28no. holiday chalets including one management office with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Pending
24 Aug 2026DM/26/02110/FPA
Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 5NUDurham

Demolition of existing brick/steel railing perimeter wall, erection of new 1200mm high, bow top fencing, single leaf and double lead pedestrian/double leaf vehicular access gates. Fence posts to be at 2.80m, to be set in concrete foundations 350mm (w) x 350mm (w) x 450mm (d). The proposal is for the replacement of existing gates on a like for like basis. No changes to site access arrangements, road layout, or parking provision.

Pending
17 Aug 2026DM/26/02028/NMA
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LFDurham

There were previoulsy no alterations to the existing front east elevation at the main entrance to the school, this amendments seeks approval for the enhancement of this elvation with a Cedral click horizontal cladding to the main existing elevation

Undecided
Medium
Screening Opinion
3 Aug 2026SCR/26/00005
3M UK Heighington Lane Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AFDurham

Request for a Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of a proposed solar farm with 2-3MW installed capacity

Permitted
27 Jul 202626/00724/TFC
17 East Green Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6PPDarlington

Notification to carry out works to 4 no. trees in a designated conservation area - Apple, reduce overall height and lateral branch spread upto 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, crown thin inner canopy by 20%. Cedar, reduce overall lateral branch spread by 2m in all directions, pruning back to viable secondary growth points. Silver Birch, crown thin overall canopy by 20%, remove major dead, dying, and diseased branches throughout the canopy. Copper Beech, remove major dead, dying, and diseased branches throughout the canopy particularly those overhanging the public highway & reduce overall lateral branch spread by 0.6m, pruning back to suitable growth points

Pending
24 Jul 2026DM/26/01915/LB
Signal Box Heighington Railway Station Heighington Lane Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6QGDurham

Installation of air conditioning in Heighington Railway Station signal box

Pending
21 Jul 2026DM/26/01869/FPA
The Bay Horse 44 Southside Middridge Newton Aycliffe DL5 7JDDurham

Replacement of existing timber windows with new Omnia Flush Sash windows, finished in painted Agate Grey with traditional diamond lead glazing.

Pending
20 Jul 2026DM/26/01847/VOCMW
Aycliffe Quarry Aycliffe Village Newton Aycliffe DL5 6NBDurham

Variation of Planning Conditions 1, 3, 4, 6, 17, 18, 53, 61, 64, 69, 79, 80, 83, 86, 88, 91, 94, 97, 100, 103 and 104 and removal of Conditions 11, 12, 13, 20, 23, 24, 27, 45, 52, 54, 56, 57, 62, 63, 68, 98 and 99 of Planning Permission No. DM/17/01873/VOCMW to allow for the landfilling of an area in the centre of the site and an amendment to the restoration scheme

Pending
17 Jul 2026DM/26/01838/AD
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LFDurham

Greenfield Academy signage to be mounted on the end elevation of the new teaching block and extended Sports Centre Building

Pending
9 Jul 202626/00678/FUL
17 Mill Lane Redworth NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6NPDarlington

Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of Condition 3 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 26/00134//FUL dated 30 March 26 (Alterations and enlargement to existing dwelling including demolition of conservatory, enlargement of garage and dormers to front and rear, erection of a flat roof extension to rear and changes to existing fenestration including addition of rooflight to front roof slope) to permit the garage to be sited in a more forward position

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
6 Jul 2026DM/26/01737/DRC
Garage Block Beacon Court Newton Aycliffe DL5 7AGDurham

Discharge of condition 5 pursuant to planning permission DM/24/00689/FPA relating to Phase 4 Verfication report.

Pending
6 Jul 2026DM/26/01716/FPA
4 Yacley Close Newton Aycliffe DL5 5DBDurham

Single storey extension to rear

Pending
3 Jul 202626/00660/FUL
Redworth Hall Hotel And Country Club Main Road Redworth NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6NLDarlington

Installation of InPost parcel locker to the south elevation of Redworth Hall Hotel (Retrospective)

Permitted
29 Jun 202626/00639/PLU
37 Cherrytree Drive School Aycliffe NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6GGDarlington

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension including three roof lights (amended description).

Pending
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
24 Jun 2026DM/26/01613/DRC
Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 5NUDurham

Discharge of Condition 8 (Contaminated land) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/23/02421/FPA as amended by DM/25/01959/NMA

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
17 Jun 2026DM/26/01553/AD
Land To The North West Of 51 - 57 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DUDurham

1 no. Digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
17 Jun 2026DM/26/01552/FPA
Land To The North West Of 51 - 57 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DUDurham

Installation of 1 no. new communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display

Pending
11 Jun 2026DM/26/01490/TCA
Middridge Village Hall Walkers Lane Middridge DL5 7JNDurham

1 - Willow - Remove x2 broken limbs from the crown 2 - Cherry - Remove x3 dead limbs 3 - x2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 3m and clear the building by 2m

Pending
28 May 2026DM/26/01332/FPA
38 Haslewood Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 4XFDurham

Single-storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
19 May 2026DM/26/01269/FPA
1 Wallas Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 5LNDurham

Remove existing out buildings and form new single story accessible bedroom and LAS extension

Pending
12 May 2026DM/26/01260/TCA
The Ducks Northside Middridge DL5 7JFDurham

T63 - Elm - Crown lift 1.2m T68 - Oak - Remove the secondary stem at the base T71 - Willow - Remove broken limb

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
28 Apr 2026DM/26/01078/FPA
66 Oakfield Newton Aycliffe DL5 7ATDurham

Single storey rear extension to adjoin converted garage to dwelling (resubmission of DM/25/00826/FPA)

Pending
Small
Proposed Lawful Use
23 Apr 202626/00416/PLU
2 Westwood Avenue Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6SADarlington

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - conversion of an existing integral garage to habitable accommodation, with associated alteration works

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
20 Apr 2026DM/26/00999/FPA
34A Atkinson Gardens Aycliffe Village Newton Aycliffe DL5 6LQDurham

Single-storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
20 Apr 2026DM/26/01010/CPO
20 Dalton Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4NBDurham

Garage and utility conversion with mono-pitched roof over existing flat roof

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
30 Mar 2026DM/26/00801/FPA
62 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DSDurham

Installation of 2 no air conditioning units to rear elevation and 2 no satellite dishes to front elevation

Pending
Small
Advertisement Consent
30 Mar 2026DM/26/00802/AD
62 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DSDurham

1no. fascia sign and 1no. projecting sign

Permitted
30 Mar 202626/00322/LU
45 Pinewood Crescent Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6RRDarlington

Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development - Demolition of the existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey extension to the rear including 2-no. roof-lights (amended description).

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
30 Mar 2026DM/26/00794/FPA
Woodham Academy Washington Crescent Newton Aycliffe DL5 4AXDurham

Creation of a 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, an access footpath and associated bund.

Pending
26 Mar 202626/00300/FUL
3 Darlington Road Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6RBDarlington

Demolition of single storey flat roof extension to the east elevation and removal of chimney and dormer, erection of two storey extension and installation of flue and associated dormers. Replace flat roof over carport/bedroom with pitched roof incorporating dormers together with associated works

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
17 Mar 2026DM/26/00681/FPA
Palram Unit 3 Coatham Avenue Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6DBDurham

Erection of a lightweight, removable steel frame storage building located on an existing concrete hard standing, intended for use in connection with the existing business (retrospective).

Permitted
Small
Details Reserved by Condition
17 Mar 2026DM/26/00688/DRC
Mill House 11 Monks End Aycliffe Village Newton Aycliffe DL5 6LRDurham

Discharge of condition no.3 in relation to previous planning application 7/2008/0560/DM

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
16 Mar 2026DM/26/00676/FPA
48 Defoe Crescent Newton Aycliffe DL5 4JRDurham

Single storey side extension with pitched roof.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
11 Mar 2026DM/26/00620/FPA
C692 Coatham Avenue Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6DBDurham

Roof uplift by up to 13.6m to an area of (470m2) to accommodate new machinery.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application
9 Mar 2026DM/26/00596/FPA
26 Zetland Hunt Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LQDurham

Single storey rear extension

Permitted
9 Mar 202626/00241/FUL
10 Pinewood Crescent Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6RPDarlington

Erection of a single storey extension to the front elevation of the integral garage

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
3 Mar 2026DM/26/00514/FPA
11 Egerton Grove Newton Aycliffe DL5 4RTDurham

Two storey side extension

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
3 Mar 2026DM/26/00524/CPO
33 High Barn Road School Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe DL5 6PYDurham

Application for Lawful Development Certificate for erection of conservatory

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
3 Mar 2026DM/26/00516/FPA
Tesco Greenwell Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DHDurham

Installation of 2no DT Standard Compressor Pack on flat level and GC Remote Gas Cooler installed on flat level surrounded by Armco barrier. Erection of 2.4m high timber fence enclosure and access gates.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
2 Mar 2026DM/26/00503/FPA
16 Northside Close Middridge Newton Aycliffe DL5 7JSDurham

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a sunroom to rear

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
2 Mar 2026DM/26/00499/FPA
62 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DSDurham

Change of use from vacant shop (use class E) to betting office (sui generis)

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
27 Feb 2026DM/26/00487/FPA
Safestyle UK Unit 12 Northfield Way Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6EJDurham

Change of use from warehouse (Use Class B8) to indoor padel centre for three singles courts (Use Class E(d)).

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
25 Feb 2026DM/26/00460/FPA
8 Kemble Green North Newton Aycliffe DL5 5ALDurham

Retrospective change of use to mixed residential and hairdressing salon (Sui Generis) and garage conversion.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
24 Feb 2026DM/26/00440/FPA
Horndale Infant School Scholars Path Newton Aycliffe DL5 7HBDurham

Refurbishment of the existing school to create a new 60 place (SEN) primary school, including the creation of additional parking provision (requiring the removal of specified trees), formation of a new pedestrian entrance, installation of new windows and doors, erection of 2.4m high perimeter fencing, provision of new vehicle and pedestrian access gates, and installation of external lighting.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
24 Feb 2026DM/26/00441/FPA
26 Defoe Crescent Newton Aycliffe DL5 4JPDurham

Partial change of use to dog grooming parlour

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
20 Feb 2026DM/26/00416/CPO
13 Simpasture Gate Newton Aycliffe DL5 5HHDurham

Demolition of existing conservatory with replacement single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
18 Feb 2026DM/26/00388/TPO
Land To The West Of 21 Zetland Hunt Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LQDurham

T2 (Oak) - reduce crown in all cardinal points to appropriate levels by a maximum of 2m

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
13 Feb 2026DM/26/00355/FPA
Primex Plastics Beaumont Way Aycliffe Business Park Newton Aycliffe DL5 6SNDurham

Erection of a surface-mounted, ancillary storage building of non-permanent construction on existing hardstanding with link to existing building.