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County Durham Planning Handbook

Planning guidance for County Durham

About the County Durham handbook

This handbook explains how planning requirements are applied in County Durham, covering the application process from submission through to decision.

Planning considerations in County Durham

Common factors that affect applications in County Durham.

House Extensions & Permitted Development
New Builds & Infill Development
Change of Use Applications
Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings
Trees, Ecology & Environmental Considerations
Highways, Access & Parking
Drainage & Flood Risk
Validation Requirements

Who this handbook is for

Applicants

  • Homeowners planning extensions
  • Property developers
  • Landlords

Professionals

  • Architects and designers
  • Builders and contractors
  • Planning consultants

Local planning resources

Official resources for County Durham.

Planning Portal

National planning application portal used for submissions and guidance.

External links provided for reference.

Related areas

Darlington Gateshead Hartlepool Middlesbrough Newcastle upon Tyne North Tyneside Northumberland Redcar & Cleveland South Tyneside Stockton-on-Tees Sunderland

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