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DM/26/02144/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Change of windows from timber to UPVC Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
12 Aug 2026
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Validated
14 Oct 2026
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Consultation
19 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 8 Dec 2026, from Durham's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 19 Nov 2026

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Documents 4

Statements & assessments 1

PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT CHECKLIST Supporting Information · 14 Oct 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF COVERING LETTER Supporting Information · 14 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF STORMKING WINDOWS QUOTATION Supporting Information · 14 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF WINDOW CONDITION REPORT Supporting Information · 14 Oct 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 9

Bishop Auckland 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.
Heritage at risk: Bishop Auckland
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
24 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: unnamed, 36 m away · 1 Grade II*, 22 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. 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 ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Registered park or garden 169 m away: Auckland Castle Park; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Bishop Auckland built-up area; Priority habitat 45 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 20 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, 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.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DL14 7NX
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Ward
Bishop Auckland
Parish
Bishop Auckland
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
72%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
640decided 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.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15152880
Planning Portal ref
PP-15152880
Neighbours
19 Oct 2026
Consultation
19 Oct 2026
Comments by
19 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
22 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Dec 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
2 - 4 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG
Proposed shop front renovation and minor internal works
DM/25/03204/FPA
2025 Approved
43 Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7PB
Replacement signage above doorway to building
DM/25/03138/AD
2025
61 North Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG
Demolition of two storey building and wall section including insertion of access gate
DM/25/03071/FPA
2025
56 North Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG
Change windows to eco slide sash and box windows made of UPVC double glazed.
DM/25/01341/FPA
2025
32-38 Market Place Northside Bishop Auckland DL14 7NX
Demolition of Nos. 32-38 Market Place and erection of 59 bed hotel with re-aligned access…
DM/25/01287/FPA
2025 Approved
Land East Of 57 Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
Free standing interpretation board.
DM/25/00508/AD
2024 Approved
9 North Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG
Proposed shop front renovation and subdivision of ground floor unit (Class E)
DM/24/03002/FPA
2024 Approved
61 Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
Alteration to shop front including introduction of a second entrance to allow access to r…
DM/24/02642/FPA
2024 Approved
43 Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7PB
Change of use of ground floor from existing commercial shop (Class E) to flexible educati…
DM/24/01821/FPA
2023 Approved
58 - 59 Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
Demolition of building and redevelopment of site to include paving, street furniture, sof…
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2022 Approved
68 Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
External alterations including addition of new sliding sash windows to the front elevatio…
DM/22/01846/FPA
2022 Approved
35 Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7NX
Erection and display of non illuminated fascia and window graphics
DM/22/00852/AD
2021 Approved
6 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG
Conversion from retail to public house (Sui Generis use) with external alterations includ…
DM/21/03833/FPA
2021 Approved
44A Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7PB
Non illuminated window manifestation logos
DM/21/03753/AD
2021 Approved
67A Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
Proposed conversion of one flat into 2no. residential flats, one per floor, re-roofing an…
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2020 Approved
67 Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
Installation of new timber shop front.
DM/20/03212/FPA
2019 Approved
2 - 4 Newgate Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7EG
Change of use from retail shop (Class A1) to cafe (Class A3), associated alterations and…
DM/19/03299/FPA
2019 Approved
Bishop Auckland Town Hall Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Replace existing flags with 3 flags and associated flag pole system. Outdoor cafe hoardin…
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2019 Approved
Bishop Auckland Town Hall Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP
Erection and display of 4 no. lamp post banners (in the vicinity of the Town Hall)
DM/19/02613/AD
2019 Approved
62 Fore Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PE
Alterations to shop front to provide new access to maisonette and shop
DM/19/02101/FPA
2016 Approved
42 Market Place Bishop Auckland DL14 7PB
Partial change of use of gallery (D1) to cafe (A3)
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2016 Approved
17 North Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG
internal and external alterations to listed building
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2016 Approved
17 North Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG
Internal and external alterations to listed building
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2016 Approved
16 North Bondgate Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG
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2016 Approved
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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 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

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.