Planning

The former Wensley Roofing site in Chester-Le-Street, which could be redeveloped to create 11 new industrial units under plans submitted to Durham County Council.

Plans submitted for 11 industrial units at former Chester-Le-Street roofing yard

The Devil's arrows

The Devil's arrows

Fears for ancients Devil’s Arrows as housing sites proposed near prehistoric landmark

A house on Old Durham Road in Sedgefield is set to become a children's home.

A house on Old Durham Road in Sedgefield is set to become a children's home.

'Considerable concern' from neighbours as County Durham children's home approved

Plans for a BT street hub have been refused by Stockton Council after concerns were raised that they could attract crime and anti-social behaviour.

Plans for a BT street hub have been refused by Stockton Council after concerns were raised that they could attract crime and anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour

Plans for Teesside BT hub rejected over crime and anti-social behaviour fears

Aerial view of the restored Whorlton Bridge spanning the River Tees, with its new deck in place as the historic suspension bridge prepares to reopen on September 25 after nearly seven years.

Aerial view of the restored Whorlton Bridge spanning the River Tees, with its new deck in place as the historic suspension bridge prepares to reopen on September 25 after nearly seven years.

Historic Whorlton Bridge to reopen later this month after £12m revamp

Plans to build three homes in Witton Gilbert have been submitted.

Plans to build three homes in Witton Gilbert have been submitted.

Plans to build homes on former garage land in County Durham village

A new doggy day care is heading to Thornaby.

A new doggy day care is heading to Thornaby.

Teesside community hub could soon welcome a new doggy day care

Residents in Stockton gathered to discuss plans to build a new community hub and gym at the rugby club.

Residents in Stockton gathered to discuss plans to build a new community hub and gym at the rugby club.

Resident backlash after 'genuine concern' over plans for Teesside rugby club

The Pet Loss foundation hopes to provide a more personal service for pet owners.

The Pet Loss foundation hopes to provide a more personal service for pet owners.

Locals say plans for Teesside pet crematorium would 'ease anxiety' for owners

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations, pubs will be given extra protection from being closed and the planning system will be streamlined under new measures set out by the Government. Rayner said the

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner. Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations, pubs will be given extra protection from being closed and the planning system will be streamlined under new measures set out by the Government. Rayner said the

Planning and development

Living near a railway station? Major change is coming with new government plans

High Barn Farm, Stapleton

High Barn Farm, Stapleton

Councillor wins backing for house plans in village near Darlington despite concerns

A safety fence at the Evenwood Gate site

A safety fence at the Evenwood Gate site

New hope for long-stalled County Durham 'ghost town' housing estate site

The rubble of Kepier Brick Kiln near Durham

The rubble of Kepier Brick Kiln near Durham

Outcry after planning bid lodged months after historic Durham brick kiln destroyed

All 35 names confirmed for the Scotch Corner Designer Village so far

The steel shell of Scotch Corner Designer Village

The steel shell of Scotch Corner Designer Village

Scotch Corner Designer Village opening date pushed back another year to 2027

Members of the STOP Heighington Lane Incinerator campaign group

Members of the STOP Heighington Lane Incinerator campaign group

Protesters fighting incinerator plans criticise Environment Agency over axed meetings

Yorkshire Water is set to construct in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council

Yorkshire Water is set to construct in Bellerby, North Yorkshire, after planning was approved by North Yorkshire Council

New £1.4m wetland to be built from this summer after planning approval gained

Picture of St Oswald's Church, Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales National Park where locals are furious with the new colour

Picture of St Oswald's Church, Askrigg in the Yorkshire Dales National Park where locals are furious with the new colour

Villagers left furious about 'abomination' 15th century church tower renovation

Police in Great Smeaton

Police in Great Smeaton

Police called to dispute after ancient hedgerow cut down as investigation is launched

An overview of the 100-house application

An overview of the 100-house application

Concern over traffic and flooding from residents as 100-house plans emerge

Scotch Corner Designer Village

Scotch Corner Designer Village

Council boss talks up retail park with Joules, Levi's and Boss set to open in 2026

The site, located next to the village of East Rounton, near Northallerton, could see the renewable energy hub created

The site, located next to the village of East Rounton, near Northallerton, could see the renewable energy hub created

Plans for battery storage officially lodged with council despite resident concerns

A mock-up of how the retail park could look

A mock-up of how the retail park could look

Proposed retail park 'on track' for 2026 say developers despite ongoing concerns

Rishi Sunak with the group backing plans for a Stokesley arts venue in the former Barclays Bank premises

Rishi Sunak with the group backing plans for a Stokesley arts venue in the former Barclays Bank premises

Ambitious plans submitted for £3m 200-seater arts venue in former Barclays bank

5 County Durham and Darlington developments that will be big talking points in 2025

5 County Durham and Darlington developments that will be big talking points in 2025

5 County Durham and Darlington developments that will be big talking points in 2025

An overview of the application site in Finghall

An overview of the application site in Finghall

'Controversial' plans looking to increase houses in village by over ten per cent

The site, located next to the village of East Rounton, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, could see a battery storage site

The site, located next to the village of East Rounton, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, could see a battery storage site

Full details of battery storage plans near village revealed as concerns raised

Here's a roundup of five significant proposals that promise to have a lasting impact on County Durham and Darlington

Here's a roundup of five significant proposals that promise to have a lasting impact on County Durham and Darlington

5 developments that could shape County Durham - from houses to retail parks

According to North Yorkshire councillors, work to transform Catterick town centre and the surrounding areas will proceed and be delivered in time for the deadline of early 2026

According to North Yorkshire councillors, work to transform Catterick town centre and the surrounding areas will proceed and be delivered in time for the deadline of early 2026

£19m town centre regeneration 'still deliverable in timescale' despite project delays

Rockliffe Hall, the award-winning five-star resort hotel, has submitted proposals to the council to significantly transform the site's grounds and buildings

Rockliffe Hall, the award-winning five-star resort hotel, has submitted proposals to the council to significantly transform the site's grounds and buildings

Five-star luxury Rockliffe Hall Hotel reveal multi-million pound renovation plans

The proposals for Howesyke Farm in Bishopdale were passed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s planning committee on October 15

The proposals for Howesyke Farm in Bishopdale were passed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s planning committee on October 15

Major farm extension plans approved despite public and councillor concerns

Garbutts Lane, Hutton Rudby, near Stokesley

Garbutts Lane, Hutton Rudby, near Stokesley

50-house estate 'minded to grant' in village despite three years of objections

The former Morris Grange Care Home site

The former Morris Grange Care Home site

Plans for care home next to A1(M) approved despite concerns for village

In 2022, the business shortlisted a site at Scotch Corner, next to the A1(M), to bring a new manufacturing site for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme

In 2022, the business shortlisted a site at Scotch Corner, next to the A1(M), to bring a new manufacturing site for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme

Rolls Royce factory at Scotch Corner 'in doubt' due to a 'change in priority'

The Normanby Hotel pub

The Normanby Hotel pub

Former 'eyesore' hotel to be turned into flats, restaurant, shops and a pub

Helme Park Hall Hotel

Helme Park Hall Hotel

Land on former County Durham hotel with permission for nine homes for sale at £950k

A CGI mock-up of how the site could look

A CGI mock-up of how the site could look

Market square with four shops and Starbucks approved after years of delays

Plans that will see a retail park featuring Aldi, Burger King, Greggs and Starbucks have been approved

Plans that will see a retail park featuring Aldi, Burger King, Greggs and Starbucks have been approved

Aldi, Burger King, Greggs and Starbucks plans approved despite high street worry

Plans for the former Brentwood Lodge facility have been submitted

Plans for the former Brentwood Lodge facility have been submitted

Plans to convert former village care home into affordable apartments submitted

Five housing developments planned for County Durham

Five housing developments planned for County Durham

Five major housing schemes which will change the face of areas in County Durham

Plans for a housing estate featuring 125 properties on a former steelwork site in County Durham have been approved

Plans for a housing estate featuring 125 properties on a former steelwork site in County Durham have been approved

Plans for 125 homes on former steelwork site in County Durham given approval

Despite having a stellar reputation in its heyday, Yarm's Tall Trees now looks unrecognisable after making way for a housing estate, which is been built by Bede Housing

Despite having a stellar reputation in its heyday, Yarm's Tall Trees now looks unrecognisable after making way for a housing estate, which is been built by Bede Housing

Take a look at the houses built on the dancefloor of former North East nightclub site

Cornborough Road, Sheriff Hutton, where a Gypsy family is hoping to live permanently

Cornborough Road, Sheriff Hutton, where a Gypsy family is hoping to live permanently

Gypsy family claim condition to protect site would breach human rights

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's former Northallerton base on Thurston Road in the town

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's former Northallerton base on Thurston Road in the town

Plans to turn former fire service HQ into social housing scrapped after concerns

In February this year, proposals from national company Penny Petroleum were submitted, seeking retrospective permission to turn the former Coates Garage in Scorton

In February this year, proposals from national company Penny Petroleum were submitted, seeking retrospective permission to turn the former Coates Garage in Scorton

Plans for shop and petrol station postponed amid concerns over 'harm to village'

Station Fields is at the heart of the historic railway village of Tanfield – home to the world’s oldest railway, dating back to 1725

Station Fields is at the heart of the historic railway village of Tanfield – home to the world’s oldest railway, dating back to 1725

First look at new County Durham housing estate named after area's rail heritage

Shoppers in Middlesbrough town centre

Shoppers in Middlesbrough town centre

Town centre branded 'no go zone with kebab shops' as vision set out for shops

St Oswald’s Church in Askrigg

St Oswald’s Church in Askrigg

Village in 'uproar' over plans for 'eyesore' white tower on 15th century church

The Fleece Hotel, Victoria Road, Richmond

The Fleece Hotel, Victoria Road, Richmond

Plan to convert former hotel into apartments with bar and restaurant approved

The approval will now see the 41 houses built in Trimdon Village, following the acquisition of the 7.5 acres of land in September 2023

The approval will now see the 41 houses built in Trimdon Village, following the acquisition of the 7.5 acres of land in September 2023

41-house estate approved in County Durham village as first images revealed

An aerial view of part of Wynyard Village

An aerial view of part of Wynyard Village

135 home estate refused after major 'overdevelopment' concerns

Oaklands Avenue in Norton, photographed in April 2023

Oaklands Avenue in Norton, photographed in April 2023

Plans for 'cramped' bedsits scrapped after objectors brand it 'monstrosity'

The houses, which will now be built on Catterick Road, Catterick Garrison, have been given the go-ahead following two years of consultation and a planning committee meeting

The houses, which will now be built on Catterick Road, Catterick Garrison, have been given the go-ahead following two years of consultation and a planning committee meeting

New 240-property housing estate approved despite concerns over 'overdevelopment'

The petrol station, which was already there under the Coates Garage name, now has the sign 'Total Energies' and a Londis store has been added to the site

The petrol station, which was already there under the Coates Garage name, now has the sign 'Total Energies' and a Londis store has been added to the site

'This has to be stopped' - Concerns raised over village car garage conversion