Search Toronto planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Toronto · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 8 Dunelm Chare Escomb Bishop Auckland DL14 7SZAwaiting decisionSingle story rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 8 Jul 2026DM/26/01767/FPA
- 2 The Paddock Toronto Bishop Auckland DL14 7SHAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 7 (Boundary Treatment) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02945/FPA.Details Reserved by ConditionReceived 4 Mar 2026DM/26/00540/DRC
Planning in Toronto
Only 2 decisions near Toronto in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Toronto in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Toronto
Postcode districts
DL14 196 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 Toronto
Toronto is a village located in County Durham, England, just a mile northwest of Bishop Auckland. Previously part of the Wear Valley District Council, it became integrated into Durham County Council in April 2009. According to the 2001 census, Toronto had a population of 399, making it a small but significant community for planning considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 399. It sits within the Bishop Auckland district.
Toronto sits at an elevation of 115 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Toronto 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 Toronto a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Toronto has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Toronto 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 Toronto, 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 Toronto.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).