Land To The South Of 18 Cookes Wood Broompark DH7 7RL

Pending Consideration DM/26/00605/FPA
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
DH7 7RL

Description

Retention of various buildings (one incomplete) and structures erected for purposes of providing shelter for livestock and storage of feed and bedding, retention of the improved access track and completion of the part complete hay/storage shed and the access track (retrospective)

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#148 of 282

Durham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 282. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #30 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #201 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #205 of 282
83%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
44 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,693
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025