Littletown Farm Littletown Durham DH6 1AJ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01925/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Retrospective application for the change of use of agricultural land to a yoga facility and retreat including the retention of a tipi Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
25 Jul 2026
Consultation
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 24 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH6 1AJ
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
25 Jul 2026
Ward
Pittington And Sherburn
Parish
Pittington
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
IC Planning

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15103804
Neighbours
3 Aug 2026
Consultation
3 Aug 2026
Comments by
24 Aug 2026
Site notice
12 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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