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About Us
Development Control regulates the development and use of land. It involves the consideration of planning applications, monitoring of development as it takes place, enforcement action where breaches of control have occurred and defending appeals against the Council's planning decisions. On an informal basis we give advice and guidance on specific planning issues. We also respond to general enquiries. Please follow the link below to our Advice Page.
Development Control also provides a service to local communities. In order to ensure that changes to our physical surroundings,buildings and land, are right for their purpose and environment. A framework for development is set out in Government guidance, and in more detail in the City of Durham Local Plan 2004 . For more information on the City of Durham Local Plan see our planning policy page.
There are many helpful pages within this site and on external sites. As you navigate the pages you should find all the information you need. For information on the Planning process, consultation process and decision making please follow the links listed below, or contact details are at the bottom of this page.
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Contact Details
For further information or specific help with information on this page, please contact us:
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Telephone: 0191 301 8499 or Fax: 0191 301 8555
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In an emergency, outside of office hours, please call 0191 386 6111