19 Northampton Road Peterlee SR8 2BY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration DM/26/02093/FPA
Council
Date received
10 Aug 2026
Date validated
27 Aug 2026
Postcode
SR8 2BY

Description

13ft by 10ft log cabin to use as a hair salon Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 22 Oct 2026, from Durham's recent changes of use.

Day 19 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 1937 days to the 56-day target
54%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
11%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Peterlee built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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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 statistics
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