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 Consultations
DM/23/01344/FPA – Demolition of Bus Station Buildings and Structures and Erection of Replacement Bus Station Including Car Park (DCC Website)
Whilst the Town Council is in support of investment and development within Bishop Auckland, in line with National Planning Policy statements. Council Members have raised a number of concerns regarding the application.
Consultation closed on Thursday 13th July 2023.
Consultation on Bishop Auckland Bus Station and Car Parking
Durham County Council (DCC) are wanting your views on proposed designs for a new bus station and car park in Bishop Auckland on the current bus station site. DCC also want your views on the existing Newgate Centre multi-storey car park and how it could be improved in the future.
Consultation closed on Sunday 12th March 2023.
Application for a Minor Variation, The Sportsmans Inn , Bishop Auckland.
Durham County Council (DCC) have received a Proposed variation, to Change the name of the premises form The Merry Monk to The Sportsmans Inn and to remove conditions as highlight on the attached current licence.
- C & S Properties (b/a) Limited
Proposed Variation (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Wednesday 8th March 2023.
Building a Better Bishop Auckland for Everyone
Residents and businesses in Bishop Auckland are being urged to have their say on a range of projects aimed at helping to regenerate the town centre.
- Building a Better Bishop Auckland for Everyone. (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Monday 21st November 2022.
Allotment Rules and Regulations – September 2022 Review
The Town Council is consulting on its Allotment Rules and Regulations to be applied in the 2022/23 tenancy agreement.
Consultation closed on Monday 10th October 2022.
Application for a new premises licence: 144 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland
- 144 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 7EH (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Tuesday 15th February 2022.
Variation of a premises licence application: Eleven Arches, Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council (DCC) have received an application to vary a premises licence:
Consultation closed on Thursday 15th July 2021.
New premises licence application: Heron Foods, Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council (DCC) have received an application for a new premises licence for:
- Heron Foods Limited, 34 – 34a Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 7EG
New premises licence (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 4th December 2020.
New premises licence application, Premier Store, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council (DCC) have received an application for a new premises licence for Premier Store, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland.
- Premier Store, 122 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 6BG
New premises licence (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Monday 13th July 2020.
Application for a Minor Variation, Asda Stores Limited, 6 South Church Side, Bishop Auckland.
Durham County Council (DCC) have received a Proposed variation, to amend plan attached to licence to reflect alterations to the premises of Asda, South Church Side, Bishop Auckland.
Consultation closed on Monday 22nd June 2020.
Durham County Council (DCC) have received an application for a Minor Variation, from Caps Off, Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland.
Consultation closed on Thursday 18th May 2020.
New Premises Licence, The Pavilion, Bishop Auckland Cricket Club, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council (DCC) have received a new premises license application, from PB Leisure (NE) Limited in relation to The Pavilion, Bishop Auckland Cricket Club.
- PB Leisure (NE) Limited, The Pavilion, Bishop Auckland Cricket Club
Licensing Act 2003 application (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Thursday 7th May 2020.
Licensing of privately rented homes in some areas of the County
Durham County Council want your views on the proposed introduction of selective licensing.
Consultation closed on Monday 27 April 2020.
Climate Emergency Consultation
Durham County Council are committed to tackling climate change but need your help.
They want your views; what can they do in County Durham, what can they as a Council do and what can you do?
- Climate emergency consultation (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Thursday 31 October 2019.
Former King James School site, Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council wants your views on the proposed change to the King James’ School Foundation Trust to allow the trustees to look at alternative uses for the building.
Consultation closed on Sunday 29 September 2019.
County Durham Plan: pre-submission draft
Starting on Wednesday 30th January, Durham County Council consultation sessions will take place across the county, where you can see the plan, ask questions and have your say.
The plan sets out a range of development proposals as well as planning policies for the county until 2035.
For the full list of dates, times and locations visit the Durham County Council website.
- Get involved; have your say on the County Durham Plan (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 8 March 2019.
New Premises Licence, Tap and Tun, 23 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland
Durham County Council (DCC) have received a new premises license application, from Amber Taverns in relation to Tap and Tun, 23 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
The deadline for representations to DCC is Monday 4th February 2019
Durham 2030; our vision for the future (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council (DCC) are consulting on what you want for County Durham by 2030? What are your hopes and ambitions for the place you live, work and/or visit? Take part in this DCC consultation to help shape their vision for the future.
- Durham 2030; our vision for the future (DCC Website)
The closing date for comments is Friday 18th January 2019.
Speed Management Strategy consultation (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council are consulting on the proposed updates to how they set speed limits and address speeding issues within County Durham.
- Speed Management Strategy consultation (DCC Website)
The closing date for comments is Thursday 10 January 2019.
Area Action Partnership (AAP) priorities 2019 to 2021 (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council’s AAPs are wanting the views of local residents across the county to support them and to identify the key themes that the AAPs and its partners should work on between 2019 and 2021.
Consultation closed on Friday 30 November 2018.
Digital Strategy (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council wants your views on how they can make its services easier for you to access digitally.
- Digital Strategy consultation (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Sunday 25 November 2018.
Council budget 2019/20 (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council is seeking your views on their budget for 2019/20.
- 2019/20 budget consultation (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 12 October 2018.
Supporting children to achieve and maintain a healthy weight (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council want your thoughts on how they can support children in not becoming overweight and staying at a healthy weight.
Consultation closed on Friday 14 September 2018.
Strategic Cycling and Walking Delivery Plan 2018 to 2028 (Durham County Council)
Have your say on Durham County Council’s draft Strategic Cycling and Walking Delivery Plan 2018 to 2028, which will replace the County Durham Cycling Strategy from November 2018.
- Strategic Cycling and Walking Delivery Plan 2018 to 2028 (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 7 September 2018.
Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Local Transformation Plan (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council’s draft plan for 2018 to 2020 is currently being consulted on with identified user groups to ensure it meets the needs of children and young people. If you would like to be involved, please email publichealth@durham.gov.uk.
Consultation closed on Friday 7 September 2018.
Brighter Bishop Auckland Masterplan (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council are seeking the views of the communities in Bishop Auckland to help develop a Masterplan for the Town Centre.
- Brighter Bishop Auckland Masterplan (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Monday 20 August 2018.
County Durham Plan (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council’s County Durham Plan sets out a vision for housing, jobs and the environment until 2035, as well as the transport, schools and healthcare to support it.
- County Durham Plan (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 3 August 2018.
Gambling Act (Durham County Council)
This Durham County Council consultation gives you the opportunity to have your say on the review of the Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles, also known as the “gambling policy”.
Consultation closed on Friday 3rd July 2018.
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) and Health (Durham County Council)
Durham County Council want to help improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people in County Durham.
- LGBT and Health (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 29th June 2018.
2018 National Rural Crime Survey (National Rural Crime Network)
- 2018 National Rural Crime Survey (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 10th June 2018.
20mph part-time speed limit (Durham County Council)
- 20mph part-time speed limit (DCC Website)
Consultation closed on Friday 25th May 2018.
Slow to 20 for safer streets (Durham County Council)
- Slow to 20 for safer streets (DCC Website)
Includes: Etherley Lane Primary, King James I Academy, Woodhouse Community Primary and Ramshaw Primary school