183 Benfieldside Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 0RB Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00832/FPA - Full Planning Application Decided

Proposal

Single storey side extension to existing dwelling plus replacement double garage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Consultation
8 Apr 2026
Approved BNG Not Required
15 May 2026

Approved BNG Not Required on 15 May 2026 · Householder (No Objection) · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH8 0RB
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
Benfieldside
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 May 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Decision date
15 May 2026
Decision level
Householder (No Objection)
Applicant
Show
Agent
GHBD Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14826771
Neighbours
8 Apr 2026
Consultation
8 Apr 2026
Comments by
29 Apr 2026
Site notice
20 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Durham ranks #190 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #52 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #190 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #213 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
49 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
201 decided
1,706
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026