County Durham • DM/26/00720/FPA
Double garage and extensions proposed at Hunter Lodge
Hunter Lodge High Startforth Barnard Castle DL12 9AQ
Larger garage and two extensions close to a primary school
- Status
- Consultation closed · awaiting decision
- Type
- full
- Received
- 20 Mar 2026
- Consultation closed
- 13 Apr 2026
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The proposal would partly demolish the existing single garage and replace it with a detached double garage. Single-storey extensions are also proposed at the rear and side of the bungalow. Startforth Morritt Memorial Church of England Primary School is directly adjacent. Two protected old buildings at Startforth Hall are about a 1-minute walk away. Only three property fronts within a couple of minutes' walk have a direct view of the site. Another 29 are screened by buildings, although some rear windows or gardens may still have views.
What you can do
You can comment to Durham County Council using reference DM/26/00720/FPA. The council can consider design, noise, traffic, neighbour effects and nearby historic buildings, but not effects on house prices.