Spectrum Leisure Complex Hunwick Lane Willington Crook DL15 0JA Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01300/PND - Prior Notification Demolition Refused

Proposal

Prior notification for the demolition of Spectrum Leisure Centre Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 May 2026
Validated
22 May 2026
Consultation
1 Jun 2026
Refused
17 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Jun 2026 · Full Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Prior Notification Demolition
Postcode
DL15 0JA
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
22 May 2026
Ward
Willington And Hunwick
Parish
Greater Willington
Case officer
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Target decision
18 Jun 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Reqd and Refused
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Full Delegated
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
1 Jun 2026
Comments by
22 Jun 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