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Within 1 km of DL16 6ABApplication dates: 14 Sep 2025 to 14 Sep 2026Showing applications within 1 km of this postcode.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Within 1 km of DL16 6AB

49 planning applications found.

Amendment to an existing permissionApproved

Site Of Former Greyhound Track Front Street Merrington Lane Spennymoor DL16 7RS

Non material amendment to amend the wording of condition 16 of DM/23/01358/FPA and condition 14 of DM/25/00807/VOC from a pre-occupation condition to a compliance condition. Replace: A minimum of 43 dwellings shall be built to a standard which meets the requirements set out in M4(2) of the Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document Part M: Access to and use of building (as amended) or any updated version of replacement document. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling constructed to Buildings Regulations M4(2) standard, a verification report compiled by a suitably competent person demonstrating that the dwelling has been constructed to achieve Buildings Regulations M4(2) standard shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the development complies with the requirements of Policy 15 of the County Durham Plan to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. With: All dwellings hereby approved shall include 66% of properties built to a standard which meets the requirements set out in M4(2) of the Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document Part M: Access to and use of building (as amended) or any updated version of replacement document, and 10% of properties designed for older persons. Reason: In the interests of meeting the needs of older people and people with disabilities and to comply with Policy 15 of the County Durham Plan and Part 5 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Reference
DM/26/01529/NMA
Application date
12 Jun 2026
Decision date
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Approval of conditionsApproved

Home Bargains Oxford Road Spennymoor DL16 6YQ

Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission reference DM/25/01105/FPA relating to changes sought to amend the elevational treatments.

Reference
DM/26/01380/VOC
Application date
1 Jun 2026
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Full planning applicationApproved

Woodway Wood Lane Spennymoor DL16 6JP

Single-storey flat roof extension to the side, bay window to the front elevation, minor works to front garden including the creation of 2no. off-street parking spaces, and internal alterations

Reference
DM/26/01244/FPA
Application date
15 May 2026
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Outline planning applicationApproved

43 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6QF

Prior notification under Class MA for the change of use of the first floor to 2no. 1 bedroom flats.

Reference
DM/26/00814/PN56
Application date
30 Mar 2026
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Reqd and Granted
Full planning applicationApproved

43 Cheapside Spennymoor DL16 6QF

Alterations to the shopfront, new advertisements and signage, reinstatement of ATMs, changes to fenestration, and provision of a new external first floor door onto the fire escape.

Reference
DM/26/00810/FPA
Application date
30 Mar 2026
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
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