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

DM/26/01222/AD - Advertisement Consent Approved

Proposal

Grade 2 listed building. Replacement of the existing fascia signage with new non-illuminated signage. The advertisement will comprise individual 10mm thick stand-off letters in a modern typeface. The letters will be installed over the existing fascia. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 May 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Approved
10 Aug 2026

Approved on 10 Aug 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 11 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
DH1 3NP
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
16 Jun 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Aug 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
10 Aug 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
Show
Agent
Kayleigh Oborka-Letman

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 11 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14776278
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Comments by
21 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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