The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/02256/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration
Extensions & alterationsSolar & renewables

Proposal

Extension and alterations to dwelling, including installation of solar panels to single storey roof slope and garage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Aug 2026
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Validated
11 Sept 2026
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Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 6 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 4 Nov 2026, from Durham's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 16 Oct 2026

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Documents 4

Statements & assessments 1

PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Supporting Information · 11 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) ? FORM 1 Supporting Information · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) ? FORM 2 Supporting Information · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF COVER LETTER Supporting Information · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 6

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SPA/Ramsar
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Barnard Castle 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.
55 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Stone Gatepost at Rear of Numbers 21 and 23, Grade II, 32 m away · 2 Grade I, 5 Grade II*, 48 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 ↗
Scheduled monument 129 m away: Barnard Castle: ringwork, shell keep castle, chapel and dovecote
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Barnard Castle built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, 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.

Building

Floor area135 m² (1,453 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (66 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2026, 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
DL12 8JG
Received
26 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Sept 2026
Ward
Barnard Castle
Parish
Barnard Castle
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
Maria Ferguson Planning Limited

Decision outlook

Day 28 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides extensions by day 54.

Day 2828 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.

18 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
14 Sept 2026
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Comments by
16 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
25 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
6 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

23 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
Crown lift canopy and trim branches up to 2m over hanging highway to 8 No. beech trees.
DM/19/03327/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
22 & 24 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof for adjoining listed building 22 and 24
DM/25/01914/LB
2024
22 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including additional rooflight to front, repoint and replace chimney lea…
DM/24/03337/FPA
2024
22 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including additional rooflight to front, repoint and replace chimney lea…
DM/24/03338/LB
2024
24 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including change of materials
DM/24/03025/LB
2024
24 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including change of materials
DM/24/03023/FPA
2023 Approved
Site Of Former King Street Garage King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Discharge of Conditions 4 (fenestration details), 5 (external materials) and 6 (sample pa…
DM/23/03709/DRC
2023 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Discharge of conditions 4 (post investigation assessment completed in accordance with the…
DM/23/01630/DRC
2023 Withdrawn
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Discharge of condition 3 (Archaeology WSI)pursuant to permission DM/20/03513/LB
DM/23/01384/DRC
2023 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Stone repair and re pointing in accordance with Condition 6 and 7 of listed building cons…
DM/23/01176/DRC
2023 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Replacement windows with single glazed sliding sash windows in a matching design on north…
DM/23/00372/LB
2023 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Replacement of roof slates with reclaimed natural Welsh slate.
DM/23/00202/LB
2023 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Discharge of Condition 8 - DM/20/03513/LB Velux Heritage Conservation Roof Window Propose…
DM/23/00740/DRC
2022 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Discharge of condition 4 (written scheme of investigation) pursuant to DM/20/03513/LB - s…
DM/22/03687/DRC
2022 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JB
Discharge of condition 3 on planning permission DM/20/03512/FPA Written scheme of investi…
DM/22/03632/DRC
2021 Approved
Site Of Former King Street Garage King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Variation of condition (Condition 2-approved plans) [changing of rear pitched roof to fla…
DM/21/03396/FPA
2020 Approved
Barnard Castle Working Mens Club Main Car Park Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8JJ
Installation of telecommunication equipment
DM/20/03560/FPA
2020 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Change of Use of Former Church to 6 Residential Apartments, Insertion of Rooflights and A…
DM/20/03513/LB
2020 Approved
Church Hall Hall Street Barnard Castle
Change of use of former Church to 6 residential apartments, insertion of rooflights and a…
DM/20/03512/FPA
2020 Approved
10 Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JF
Proposed first floor rear extension
DM/20/00746/FPA
2018 Approved
17 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replace front and side door with timber
DM/18/03319/LB
2017 Approved
20 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Listed Building application for replacement timber sliding sash windows to front
DM/17/02879/LB
2016 Approved
3 Pearson Terrace Barnard Castle DL12 8JH
Single storey rear extension
DM/16/03831/FPA
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

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.