Queens Head Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use of hotel (use class C1) to childrens nursery (use class E). Internal alterations to buildings to facilitate the changes of use; provision of ancillary amenity area and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 6 Jul 2026; it is now day 251. The consultation period closed on 6 Jul 2026.
Documents 10
Statements & assessments 7
Site constraints 4
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 251, past the statutory target. 87% of full applications in Durham are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 3 Sept 2026.
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Public comments
No public comments yet.
17 neighbours consulted · Last counted 3 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14577095
- Neighbours
- 12 Jan 2026
- Consultation
- 15 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 6 Jul 2026
- Site or press notice
- 20 Jan 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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.
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