Search Bowburn planning applications
14 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Bowburn · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 4 Kirbys Drive Bowburn Durham DH6 5GAAwaiting decisionT1. Oak - crown reduce to shape the x3 larges limbs by 4m T2. Ash - fell as close to current ground level as practicalReceived 30 Oct 2026DM/26/02910/TPO
- Brake Bros Food Service Ltd Bowburn North Industrial Estate Bowburn Durham DH6 5PFAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing company logo signs on the building, with the removal of two signsReceived 28 Oct 2026DM/26/02883/AD
- Land To The South Of Bowburn Bridge And Pumping Station Bowburn Way Integra 61 North Bowburn DH6 5FUAwaiting decisionNon-Material Amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/22/02314/FPA relating to the addition of External Lighting to main car parkNon Material AmendmentReceived 18 Jun 2026DM/26/01586/NMA
- County Durham And Darlington Fire And Rescue Service Bowburn Training Centre Bowburn South Industrial Estate Bowburn Durham DH6 5ADAwaiting decisionErection of modified shipping containers to create training rigReceived 13 May 2026DM/26/01199/FPA
- Land To The North Of Robert Moore Close Bowburn DH6 5NBAwaiting decisionHybrid application comprising Full planning permission for the erection of 65no. dwellings; and Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of up to 135no. dwellings, including associated service infrastructure and landscaping.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 6 May 2026DM/26/01140/FPA
Planning in Bowburn
Only 4 decisions near Bowburn in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bowburn in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Bowburn
Postcode districts
DH6 161 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Bowburn
Bowburn is a village located in the civil parish of Cassop-cum-Quarrington, County Durham, approximately 3 miles southeast of Durham city. Positioned along the A177, it lies between the villages of Coxhoe to the southeast and High Shincliffe to the northwest, making it a strategically placed area for potential planning applications and developments.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bowburn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bowburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowburn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bowburn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bowburn.
The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.