Dun Cow Inn 19 High Street Witton-le-wear Bishop Auckland DL14 0AY Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01085/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Refurbishment of the existing attached barn with external alterations and the installation of an external timber staircase and landing to provide access to the first-floor flat above the pub. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Consultation
5 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 26 May 2026.

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DL14 0AY
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Crook
Parish
Witton-le-Wear
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
Glasper Lee Design LTD

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
6 May 2026
Consultation
5 May 2026
Comments by
26 May 2026
Site notice
6 May 2026
Press notice
14 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