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DM/26/01049/FPA - Full Planning Application Decided
Change of use

Proposal

Use of the property as a Children's Home (Use Class C2) for up to two children aged between 7 and 17 years. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Apr 2026
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Validated
13 May 2026
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Consultation
18 May 2026
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Approved BNG Not Required
24 Jul 2026

Approved BNG Not Required on 24 Jul 2026 · North Planning Committee · Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Documents 25

Statements & assessments 13

PDF MATERIALITY POSITION STATEMENT 15.4.2026 V1 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF STATEMENT OF PURPOSE BAT BARN 16.04.2026 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION RISK ASSESSMENT - BAT BARN 16.04.2026 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT 1.5.2026 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 1.5.2026 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL SPACE STANDARDS ASSESSMENT (NDSS COMPLIANCE) Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF INTERNAL SPACE STANDARDS ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION RISK ASSESSMENT Supporting Information · 26 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF MATERIALITY POSITION STATEMENT 15.4.2026 V1 Supporting Information · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT 22.4.2026 V2 Supporting Information · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF STATEMENT OF PURPOSE BAT BARN 16.04.2026 Supporting Information · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF LOCATION PLAN Amended OS Extract · 13 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PARKING AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN Supporting Information · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BAT BARN MANAGEMENT PLAN 15.4.2026 V1 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PARKING AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN 18.4.2026 V2 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PARKING AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN 18.4.2026 V2 Supporting Information · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF DURHAM CONSTABULARY CRIME PREVENTION UNIT Consultee Comment · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF GOOD NEIGHBOUR POLICY 15.4.2026 V1 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF MISSING CHILDREN POLICY Supporting Information · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF COVER LETTER 1.5.2026 Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF COVER LETTER Supporting Information · 1 May 2026 View ↗ PDF COVER LETTER 23.4.2026 V1 Supporting Information · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH7 0SY
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Lanchester And Burnhope
Parish
Lanchester
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Decision date
24 Jul 2026
Decision level
North Planning Committee
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14861520
Neighbours
15 Jul 2026
Consultation
18 May 2026
Comments by
8 Jun 2026
Site notice
15 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

5 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham DH7 0SY
Retrospective application for a change of use of land to residential and associated works
DM/25/03313/FPA
2025
The Dairy Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham DH7 0SY
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Travel and Management Plan) and 10 (Staff Changeover Time) pur…
DM/25/02568/DRC
2023 Approved
The Dairy Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham DH7 0SY
Erection of two single storey extensions
DM/23/01729/FPA
2022 Approved
Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham DH7 0SY
Change of use of existing concrete framed barn into 3no. 'large' dwellinghouses
DM/22/01957/PNC
2023 Approved
Hole House Farm Lanchester Durham DH7 0SY
Retrospective application for the back-filling of voids to rear of agricultural building…
DM/23/00337/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 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings