Search West Cornforth planning applications
7 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of West Cornforth · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 17 Garmondsway Road West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HDApprovedDemolition of existing extensions and replacement single storey rear extensionReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 2026DM/26/01991/FPA
- 3 Village Farm The Green Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HLAwaiting decisionReplace timber windows to the front with whitewood UPVC windows, and construction of new porch to the front elevationReceived 15 Jun 2026DM/26/01538/FPA
- 10 Garmondsway Road West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HDAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing wooden structure and replace with a log cabin annexe with bedroom, office, bathroom and open plan kitchen and living space. Along with a wrap around deck with handrail.Received 21 May 2026DM/26/01294/FPA
- West View House 6 West View West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HYAwaiting decisionConversion of existing integral garage into a room, removing garage door and adding bay windowFull Planning ApplicationReceived 9 Mar 2026DM/26/00597/FPA
- West Cornforth Primary School High Street West Cornforth Ferryhill DL17 9HPApprovedPrior notification for installation of 278no solar panelsPrior Approval ScenariosReceived 10 Oct 2025Decided 17 Nov 2025DM/25/02880/PN56
Planning in West Cornforth
Only 3 decisions near West Cornforth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Cornforth in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around West Cornforth
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DL17 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 West Cornforth
West Cornforth is a village located in County Durham, England, just south of Cornforth and conveniently near the A1(M) motorway, with close proximity to Coxhoe, Ferryhill, and Spennymoor. Locally known as “Doggie,” the origin of this nickname remains unclear, possibly linked to its historical production of dog irons. With a population of 2,501 as of 2011, West Cornforth was recognized in 2008 as the 'Calor Village of the Year' in the young people's Northern category, highlighting its community spirit and engagement.
Property prices in West Cornforth show an average sale price of £102,353, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The area around West Cornforth has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Cornforth 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 West Cornforth, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near West Cornforth.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1).