Wheatsheaf Inn 67 Manor Road St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9ER Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00928/AD - Advertisement Consent Approved

Proposal

Installation of 2no. illuminated fascia signs, 1no. illuminated menu box, 1no. illuminated hanging sign, 2no. illuminated blackboard style poster signs, 3no. vinyl internal window graphics and 1no. illuminated new double-sided pole sign Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Consultation
22 May 2026
Approved
29 Jun 2026

Approved on 29 Jun 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Advertisement Consent
Postcode
DL14 9ER
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Ward
West Auckland
Parish
No Parish
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Jun 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
29 Jun 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
Show
Agent
Collaborative Design

Public comments

No public comments yet.

31 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14847502
Neighbours
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
22 May 2026
Comments by
12 Jun 2026
Site notice
23 Apr 2026
Press notice
30 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 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