70 Saddler Street Durham DH1 3NP Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00633/FPA - Full Planning Application Decided

Proposal

Change of use from Class E to form a C4 HMO through the incorporation of a second floor room previously used as commercial space. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Consultation
18 Mar 2026
Approved BNG Not Required
8 May 2026

Approved BNG Not Required on 8 May 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH1 3NP
Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
8 May 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Decision date
8 May 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Agent
Musson Brown Architects

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14775038
Neighbours
18 Mar 2026
Consultation
18 Mar 2026
Comments by
8 Apr 2026
Site notice
26 Mar 2026
Press notice
26 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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