16 Wackerfield Darlington DL2 3AP Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01666/FPA - Full Planning Application Withdrawn

Proposal

Installation of an external air source heat pump (ASHP) positioned to the side elevation of the property and installation of external vents. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Consultation
24 Jul 2026
Withdrawn
3 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 3 Aug 2026 · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DL2 3AP
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
14 Jul 2026
Ward
Lower Teesdale
Parish
Wackerfield
Case officer
Show
Target decision
8 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
3 Aug 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Insulation & Heating Installations LTD

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15046815
Neighbours
15 Jul 2026
Consultation
24 Jul 2026
Comments by
5 Aug 2026
Site notice
17 Jul 2026
Press notice
24 Jul 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