Search South Church planning applications

36 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of South Church · updated daily · Durham County Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 36 · received or decided in the last 12 months

22 Longfield Road South Church Enterprise Park South Church Bishop Auckland DL14 6XBAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 6 (verification report) pursuant to DM/24/00628/FPAReceived 29 Oct 2026DM/26/02912/DRC
11 The Sidings Bishop Auckland DL14 7AEAwaiting decisionFell Ash treeReceived 29 Oct 2026DM/26/02891/TPO
18 Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6AHAwaiting decisionExisting use of the property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) within Use Class C4 (comprising 6 en-suite bedrooms and communal living and kitchen facilities).Received 21 Sep 2026DM/26/02175/CEU
7 Kensington Bishop Auckland DL14 6HXAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 4 (management plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02917/FPAReceived 7 Sep 2026DM/26/02355/DRC
Ambulance Station Watling Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6RPAwaiting decisionPartially replace garage block with carports including solar panels, boundary treatments and hardstandingReceived 28 Aug 2026DM/26/02260/FPA

Planning in South Church

Approved: 100%; 13 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of South Church in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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Around South Church

Postcode districts

DL14 197 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 South Church

South Church is a village located just south of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England. This quaint community offers a blend of residential opportunities and local amenities, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and development projects in the region. It sits within the County Durham district.

The area around South Church has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Church 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 South Church, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near South Church. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Church?

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near South Church. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near South Church?

The average planning decision time near South Church is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near South Church?

The planning approval rate near South Church is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Church?

The most common type of planning application near South Church is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Church?

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