Cell R5 Lambton Park Development Site At Former County Show Ground Chester Road Bournmoor DH3 4DX

Pending Consideration DM/26/01067/NMA
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
DH3 4DX

Description

Non-material amendment to amend approved plans referenced in Conditions 1 (approved plans), 3 (private drive crossings), 6 (landscaping plans), 8 (boundary treatment) and 9 (bat and bird boxes) pursuant to DM/23/01888/RM (as amended by DM/25/02874/NMA)

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