The Town Council is currently on Purdah.

This period is due to end 6 May, 2025

Planning Applications

Full details of all planning applications for the Bishop Auckland area can be seen on the County Durham online planning application system.

You can also search for planning applications and appeals online, via the same link, using the application reference, a keyword, postcode or by a single line of an address and view the current status of any application. Due to the age of these applications, decisions may have already been made.

Previous consultation test closed on:

North East Combined Authority – North East Local Transport Plan closed on: 26 January, 2025

The North East Local Transport Plan outlines the North East’s vision for a green, integrated transport system that works for all. The consultation is your chance to have your say on whether the proposals meet your transport needs. Sessions about the plan are taking place in a number of County Durham locations including:

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Proposed changes to Arriva Service 56 within the Bishop Auckland Area closed on: 30 March, 2025

Over recent months, the reliability and punctuality of Arriva Service, Number 56 has been in decline. This is a result of increasing levels of traffic congestion within the area. Arriva as the operator of this service, have an obligation to ensure that they provide a service that is as reliable and punctual as possible.

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