Search Esh planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Esh · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 25 Green Court Esh Durham DH7 9RYAwaiting decisionSingle storey replacement rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02782/FPA
- 82 The Crescent Langley Park Durham DH7 9UNAwaiting decisionProposed two storey side extensionReceived 25 Sep 2026DM/26/02574/FPA
- Land To The East Of Greenland Lodge Hamsteels Lane Quebec DH7 9RSRefusedChange of use of land from equestrian to mixed use for equestrian and the siting of a residential caravan - retrospective (resubmission of DM/25/03597/FPA)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 14 Aug 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026DM/26/02133/FPA
- Coach House Cottage Esh Durham DH7 9QPAwaiting decisionReplacement of 5 windows and front doorReceived 22 Jun 2026DM/26/01069/LB
- Coach House Cottage Esh Durham DH7 9QPAwaiting decisionReplacement of 5 windows and front doorReceived 22 Jun 2026DM/26/01068/FPA
Planning in Esh
Only 1 decision near Esh in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Esh in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Esh
Postcode districts
DH7 222 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 Esh
Esh is a rural village and civil parish located approximately five miles north-west of Durham in County Durham, England. The village features St Cuthberts Cross, a historic stone cross dating back to 1687, alongside essential amenities including two primary schools, a pub, and two churches: St Michael and All Angels and St. Michael's. Surrounded by active farmland, Esh presents a quaint yet vibrant community ideal for those considering planning applications in a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,831 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Esh 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 (May 2026). This makes Esh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Esh has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Esh 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 Esh, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Esh.
The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (3).