Tanfield Grange Farm Tanfield Stanley DH9 9QL Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00270/PN56 - Prior Approval Scenarios Refused

Proposal

Prior Notification under Part 3 Class Q for partial conversion of barn to dwellinghouse including fenestration alterations Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Feb 2026
Consultation
19 Feb 2026
Refused
27 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 27 Mar 2026 · Full Delegated · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Prior Approval Scenarios
Postcode
DH9 9QL
Received
4 Feb 2026
Validated
4 Feb 2026
Ward
Annfield Plain And Tanfield
Parish
Stanley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Mar 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Reqd and Refused
Decision date
27 Mar 2026
Decision level
Full Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Hedley Planning Services Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14570774
Neighbours
6 Feb 2026
Consultation
19 Feb 2026
Comments by
12 Mar 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