Harperley POW Camp Durham Road Fir Tree Crook DL15 8DX
Pending Consideration
DM/26/00573/CEU
Description
Lawful Development Certificate for the continued use of land and buildings for storage and haulage purposes (Use Class B8) with operational development comprising the erection of 1 No. steel framed building for ancillary repairs
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