Search Cornsay planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Cornsay · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Wyn Construction Services Hill Top Garage Cornsay Durham DH7 9ELAwaiting decisionTwo storey in-fill extension to facilitate internal alterations to officesReceived 11 Sep 2026DM/26/02404/FPA
- South Farm Cornsay Lane Cornsay Durham DH7 9ELAwaiting decisionErection of a replacement stock shed.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 16 Jan 2026DM/26/00119/FPA
- South Farm Cornsay Lane Cornsay Durham DH7 9ELAwaiting decisionErection of an extension and lean-to to existing grain store (retrospective).Received 31 Oct 2025DM/25/02439/FPA
Planning in Cornsay
Only 1 decision near Cornsay in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cornsay in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Cornsay
Postcode districts
DH7 222 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 Cornsay
Cornsay is a small hamlet and civil parish located in County Durham, England, with a population of 1,128 recorded in the 2011 census. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Consett and 7 miles southwest of Durham, Cornsay features nineteen dwellings, including four farms, two of which remain operational. The area is notable for its historical ties to Ushaw College, formerly training Catholic priests, and is also home to the Greenacres nudist club, making it a unique location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,176 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cornsay 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 Cornsay a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cornsay has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cornsay 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 Cornsay, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Cornsay.
The most common types were full planning applications (2).