39 Souter Drive Seaham SR7 7WT Data via plota.co.uk
Decided
DM/26/01359/FPA
Description
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
4 Hunstanton Seaham SR7 7WN
Two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions
2021
Approved
24 Hunstanton Seaham SR7 7WN
Single storey extension to side and rear
2020
Approved
7 Hunstanton Seaham SR7 7WN
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey extension projecting from the rear…
2020
Approved
2 Alnmouth Way Seaham SR7 7WU
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear elevation, w…
2018
Approved
4 Hunstanton Seaham SR7 7WN
Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear
2016
Approved
38 Goswick Way Seaham SR7 7WJ
Erection of single storey extension to rear
2016
Approved
35 Goswick Way Seaham SR7 7WJ
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear conservatory which will exten…
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.
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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