Search North Close planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of North Close · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 2 North Close Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HHAwaiting decisionOak (T1) - crown reduce and reshape by 3m, crown lift to 3m, prune to clear building by 3m, remove major deadwood and snapped branches and Lime (T2) - crown reduce and reshape by 3m, crown lift to 3m, prune to communication wires by1.5m, remove major deadwood and snapped branchesReceived 8 Oct 2026DM/26/02689/TPO
- 40 North Close Kirk Merrington Spennymoor DL16 7HHAwaiting decisionReduce crown by 3m to growth pointsReceived 17 Sep 2026DM/26/02469/TPO
- Garage Block St Davids Close SpennymoorApprovedPrior Notification demolition of 10no garagesReceived 31 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026DM/26/02004/PND
- Units 1 To 2 Block A Merrington Lane Industrial Estate Vyners Close Spennymoor DL16 7XLAwaiting decisionDisplay of 2 no. 'V' boards, 9 no. flags, 1 no. illuminated totem, 1 no. hoarding section, 2 no. illuminated light boxes, and 3 no. sections of wall mounted 'Welcome' textAdvertisement ConsentReceived 30 Jun 2026DM/26/01658/AD
- Aberford Vyners Close Spennymoor DL16 7HBAwaiting decisionSingle-storey side and rear extension and internal reconfiguration, installation of ramped access to the front of the property, and construction of detached double garageFull Planning ApplicationReceived 24 Mar 2026DM/26/00752/FPA
Planning in North Close
Only 5 decisions near North Close in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of North Close in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around North Close
Postcode districts
DL16 109 applications in the last 12 monthsDL17 51 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 North Close
North Close is a village located in County Durham, England, nestled between Spennymoor and Kirk Merrington, just south of the city of Durham. This strategic location makes it an area of interest for planning applications, with potential developments benefiting from its proximity to larger urban centres.
Property prices in North Close show an average sale price of £148,955, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the North Close 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 North Close 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, North Close 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near North Close, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near North Close.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).