Cell R5 Lambton Park Development Site At Former County Show Ground Chester Road Bournmoor DH3 4DX Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01067/NMA - Non Material Amendment Approved

Proposal

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) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Approved
21 May 2026

Approved on 21 May 2026 · NMA Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Non Material Amendment
Postcode
DH3 4DX
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Lumley And West Rainton
Parish
Bournmoor
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
NMA Delegated
Agent
Lichfields

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14889477
Consultation
30 Apr 2026
Comments by
21 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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