Derwentside Hospice Care Foundation Willow Burn Hospice Lanchester Road Maiden Law Durham DH7 0QS Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00626/FPA - Full Planning Application Decided

Proposal

Retention of 11no. existing air conditioning units (Retrospective), installation of 1no. air con unit and timber compound to south-east of site, and fenestration alterations Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Consultation
20 Mar 2026
Approved BNG Not Required
7 May 2026

Approved BNG Not Required on 7 May 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH7 0QS
Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Ward
Annfield Plain And Tanfield
Parish
Greencroft
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 May 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Decision date
7 May 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
Show
Agent
IDPartnership Northern

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14729942
Neighbours
20 Mar 2026
Consultation
20 Mar 2026
Comments by
10 Apr 2026
Site notice
26 Mar 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