Previous Consultations

The scoping stage marks the first formal step in preparing the new County Durham Local Plan and is the first opportunity for you to have your say on topics and […]

Following the feedback Durham county Council (DCC) received in developing the Adult Social Care Strategy 2025-2027, as a priority area, they want to improve how we communicate and provide information […]

Durham County council (DCC) want to ensure that private rented properties in County Durham offer our residents a choice of safe and well managed accommodation. The Selective Licensing Scheme, which […]

Adult social care in County Durham plays a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. From helping people live independently in their own homes, wherever […]

Durham County Council (DCC) have produced a draft of the Financially Resilient Communities Strategy (formerly called the Poverty Strategy). Your feedback from the consultation earlier this year has helped to […]

DM/26/00759/FPA – Full planning permission comprising of: 1. Binchester Earth comprising a Welcome Centre, Discovery Centre and Play Area. 2. 11 Arches Park which comprises the expansion of the existing […]

DM/26/00565/FPA – Development of 34 homes with open space and associated landscaping and infrastructure Address: Land East Of Foxglove Drive, Primrose Hill, Etherley Dene, Bishop Auckland   08/04/2026 – Bishop […]

The Government has launched a consultation to explore new powers to make regulations on tobacco and vapes as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Durham County Council (DCC) are interested in […]

DM/26/00218/FPA – Full application for the installation, construction, operation and decommissioning of a circa. 27MW solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with associated infrastructure which include substation, transformers, site access improvements, landscaping, […]

Durham County Council is consulting on the future delivery of Registration Services at The Story. Visit the Lets Talk County Durham page for more information and to have your say […]

Help Durham County Council develop our new strategy to tackle poverty issues and support people’s financial wellbeing in County Durham. Durham County Council (DCC) been working with our partners to […]

Help shape Bishop Auckland town centre’s future Durham County Council (DCC) are starting work in Bishop Auckland with their partner Urban Foresight to find out your views and ideas about […]

DM/25/01782/OUT – Demolition of existing launderette and dog grooming parlour and construction of proposed supported living and extra care housing with communal facilities, adjoining warden’s house and associated works. Address: […]

Durham County Council (DCC) have developed their annual Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) to meet the ambitions and priorities of our new leadership following the local elections in May 2025. […]

Durham County Council (DCC) are considering making changes to the Section 13A policy which provides discretionary exemptions to the Council Tax premium on empty and unfurnished properties and second homes. This […]

The Auckland Project warmly invites you to attend a public drop-in event to share your feedback on a proposed redevelopment of the North Side site of Bishop Auckland's Market Place. Thursday 10 April 2025, 3pm - 7pm at No 42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 7PB.

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:

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.