The Old Post House Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9ED Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01309/VOC - Variation of Condition Approved

Proposal

Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) in relation to permission to reduce the size of the extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Consultation
27 May 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Variation of Condition
Postcode
DL12 9ED
Received
22 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Upper Teesdale
Parish
Romaldkirk
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
Show
Agent
Colling Morris Architectural Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14957848
Neighbours
27 May 2026
Consultation
27 May 2026
Comments by
17 Jun 2026
Site notice
11 Jun 2026
Press notice
5 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 performance
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