Search Cotherstone planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cotherstone · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 1 Greenfields Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PXAwaiting decisionT1 - Silver Birch - crown reduction of up to, but not exceeding, 2 metres. - Section 211 noticeReceived 2 Nov 2026DM/26/02941/TCA
- Brook House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QBAwaiting decisionPine tree to be removed completelyReceived 28 Oct 2026DM/26/02880/TPO
- Mount Pleasant Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PFAwaiting decisionChange of use from paddock to domestic curtilage, conversion of outbuilding to garage and addition of new garage buildingReceived 1 Oct 2026DM/26/02101/FPA
- Hagg House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJAwaiting decisionInstallation of new Victorian-syle "heritage" greenhouse in the grounds of Hagg House.Received 15 Sep 2026DM/26/02379/FPA
- The Station Station Terrace Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QAApprovedT1 Goat Willow - Fell due to subsidence - Section 211 noticeReceived 24 Aug 2026Decided 15 Sep 2026DM/26/02216/TCA
Planning in Cotherstone
- Approved
- 87%
- 13 of 15 decided
- Decision time
- about 5 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cotherstone in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Cotherstone
Postcode districts
DL12 227 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Cotherstone
Cotherstone is a charming village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just south of the River Tees. Known for its rich heritage, the village is particularly famous for Cotherstone cheese, a delicacy that has been celebrated since at least 1858, making it a point of cultural interest for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 554 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cotherstone 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 Cotherstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cotherstone has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cotherstone 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 Cotherstone, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Cotherstone. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1).