53 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EN Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/02012/LB - Listed Building Consent Approved
Extensions & alterationsListed buildings

Proposal

Re-decoration of exterior rough-cast rendered masonry and painting of rainwater goods in black Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Aug 2026
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Validated
12 Aug 2026
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Consultation
17 Aug 2026
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Approved
24 Sept 2026

Approved on 24 Sept 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 24 Sept 2026

Documents 6

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF DELEGATED REPORT Delegated Report · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF HERITAGE STATEMENTS CHECKLIST Supporting Information · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

IMG PHOTO OF REAR ELEVATION Photo · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 25 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 21 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 53, Galgate
List entry 1201071 · 2 m away · 38 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 37 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Nutrient neutrality catchment: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SPA/Ramsar
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Barnard Castle conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Barnard Castle built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area56 m² (603 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyMid-terrace house, 3 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
DL12 8EN
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Barnard Castle
Parish
Barnard Castle
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Oct 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
24 Sept 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 43 days from validation, 11 days faster than Durham's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 97% of extensions here are.

73%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
596decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 24 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15124545
Planning Portal ref
PP-15124545
Consultation
17 Aug 2026
Comments by
15 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
25 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
7 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
52A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8BH
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2025 Approved
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T1 Willow - Remove to ground level
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2024 Approved
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Change of use from Jewellers (Use Class E) with flat above (Use Class C3) to one dwelling…
DM/24/03471/LB
2024 Approved
52A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8BH
Change of use from Jewellers (Use Class E) with flat above (Use Class C3) to one dwelling…
DM/24/03470/FPA
2024 Approved
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Advertisement consent for new shop front signage
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2024 Approved
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Listed building application to paint shop front and new fascia signage
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2023 Approved
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Replacement of metal staircase, walkway, windows and doors to the rear
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2022 Approved
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Advertisement application for replacement fascia signage and insertion of window decals
DM/22/03743/AD
2022 Approved
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Conversion, alterations and extension of existing buildings to form 2no. detached houses…
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Crown reduction up to 3m to T1 Cherry Blossom Tree - Prunus Serrulata 'Kanzan' and Crown…
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2022 Approved
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DM/22/01880/LB
2022 Approved
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Fell T1. Goat Willow
DM/22/01467/TCA
2022 Approved
54 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8BH
Change of use of ground floor only from Class F (local community and learning) to class E…
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2021 Approved
The House 53 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EN
Retrospective installation of windows.
DM/21/02094/LB
2021 Approved
56 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8BH
Listed Building application for replacement windows
DM/21/03118/LB
2020 Approved
28 Baliol Street Barnard Castle DL12 8AF
Single storey rear extension
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2017 Approved
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Single storey rear extension
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2017 Approved
Floors For Living 41 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EJ
Listed building application for replacement windows and painting of the exterior walls
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2017 Approved
The Cottage 53A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EN
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2016 Approved
6 Baliol Street Barnard Castle DL12 8AF
Conservatory to rear
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2016 Approved
58 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8BH
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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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.