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Alleged in the notice is without planning permission, the material change of use of Plot A of the Land to residential facilitated by the construction of a timber framed chalet structure, with the incidental operational development consisting of the erection of means of enclosure, including fencing, gateposts and gates, construction of hardstanding, patio and vehicular access/parking area.
Decision Date: 9th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Tow law, Durham, DL13 4BH, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice varied and upheld
Alleged in the notice is without planning permission, the operational development consisting of the construction of a split level raised timber platform with balustrade and steps and erection of two geodesic domes and timber structure.
Decision Date: 21st January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, DL14 0JF, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice varied and upheld
Alleged in the notice is failure to comply with conditions subject to which planning permission has been granted by the Council as Local Planning Authority: Reference number - DM/14/01322/FPA Date granted - 28/05/2015 by appeal APP/X1355/W/15/3002666 Description of development - Erection of 8 no. dwellings.
Decision Date: 20th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Barnard Castle, Cotherstone , Durham, DL12 9PP, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Split Decision