North Thornberry Thornberry Lane Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9JJ
Pending Consideration
DM/26/00719/FPA
Description
Increase depth of the original dwelling, new roofs, increase in roof height and inclusion of second floor accommodation. Previous rear additions altered, extended and addition of new two storey and single storey extensions to the north elevation of the dwelling. Additional windows, including at first and second floor level, associated alterations and addition of render in part to the building (part retrospective)
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