1 Fylands Drive Tindale Crescent Bishop Auckland DL14 9AH Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/02359/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Proposed fence to yard, auto-sliding doors to west elevation, manual escape gate to existing yard, car park alterations and covered trolley park Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 Sept 2026
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Validated
8 Sept 2026
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Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 3 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 1 Nov 2026, from Durham's recent extensions.

The consultation period closed on 5 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Bishop Auckland built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority 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 area2,599 m² (27,975 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 83)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2022, 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
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DL14 9AH
Received
7 Sept 2026
Validated
8 Sept 2026
Ward
Bishop Auckland
Parish
Bishop Auckland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sharrock Building Designs Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 31 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides extensions by day 54.

Day 3125 days to the 56-day target
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.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15205178
Planning Portal ref
PP-15205178
Neighbours
14 Sept 2026
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Comments by
5 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
3 Nov 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 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

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.