Land To The West Of Castlefields Bournmoor DH4 6HH Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01011/OUT - Outline Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Outline planning application comprising the erection of up to 200 dwellings, with drainage, access, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 19 Jun 2026.

Documents 46

Statements & assessments 21

PDF TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM Supporting Information · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ARBORICULTURAL REPORT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL PLAN Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG METRIC Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG METRIC Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHASE I GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF MINERAL SAFEGUARDING ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Outline Application
Postcode
DH4 6HH
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Ward
Lumley And West Rainton
Parish
Bournmoor
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Committee
Agent
Savills

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14754249
Neighbours
24 Apr 2026
Consultation
5 Jun 2026
Comments by
19 Jun 2026
Site notice
28 Apr 2026
Press notice
30 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 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.

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, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #32 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #185 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #212 of 292
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