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DM/26/01675/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Demolition of existing garage and erection of single-storey front and rear extensions, two-storey side extension, incorporating works previously approved under Permitted Development rights (Ref. DM/26/00659/HPN), loft conversion with rooflights, and internal reconfiguration of the existing dwelling… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Consultation
14 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 4 Sept 2026.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
SR7 8QW
Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Ward
Dalton And Dawdon
Parish
Dalton-le-Dale
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Nicholson Nairn Architects

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15042567
Neighbours
14 Aug 2026
Consultation
14 Aug 2026
Comments by
4 Sept 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