Pavement To The North East Of 18 North Road Durham DH1 4SH Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/02051/FPA - Full Planning Application Refused
Signs & advertsCommercial premises

Proposal

This application relates to the installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
5 Aug 2026
✓
Validated
11 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
12 Aug 2026
✗
Refused
6 Oct 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 6 Oct 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Documents 17

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FAST TRACK DELEGATED REPORT Delegated Report · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF SITE PLAN AND IMAGES Supporting Information · 11 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 3

PDF DURHAM CONSTABULARY CRIME PREVENTION UNIT Consultee Comment · 26 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF CITY OF DURHAM PARISH COUNCIL Consultee Comment · 18 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN & CONSERVATION Consultee Comment · 12 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 9

PDF PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 20 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF SUGGESTED CONDITIONS AND REASONS Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF HUB UNIT SPECIFICATION Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF COMMUNITY HUB PROPOSAL Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF THE COMMUNITY HEARTBEAT TRUST Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION LETTER Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PAVEMENT REINSTATEMENT Supporting Information · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 8

Grade II listed: Former Miner's Hall
List entry 1121435 · 19 m away · 19 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 18 Grade II)
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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Durham City 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.
Also on the record
Scheduled monument 193 m away: Framwellgate Bridge; Radon affected area, class 2; Local nature reserve 405 m away: Flass Vale; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Durham built-up area; Air quality management area 100 m away: Durham County Council Air Quality Management 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 Mining Remediation Authority, 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.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH1 4SH
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Oct 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
6 Oct 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
Show
Agent
JCDecaux UK Limited

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 55 days. Refused, as 9% of signs and adverts here are.

80%decided within 8 weeks
91%approved
122decided in the last year

Plota live figures for signs and adverts decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

35 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15137184
Planning Portal ref
PP-15137184
Neighbours
12 Aug 2026
Consultation
12 Aug 2026
Comments by
14 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
24 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
6 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
86 inch LCD screen capable of showing illuminated static and animated displays in sequenc…
DM/25/01670/AD
2025 Refused
Installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement disp…
DM/25/01669/FPA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Units 22 To 24 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Change of use from Class E to a drinking establishment with enhanced food provision (Sui…
DM/25/02946/FPA
2025
1 - 4 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Proposed X1 fascia Sign & X1 hanging sign to shopfront.
DM/25/02164/AD
2025
Land To The Rear Of 63 Crossgate Durham DH1 4PR
Felling and removal of 1no Horse Chestnut (T1), 1no Rowan (T11), 12no Sycamore (T2, T3, T…
DM/25/02054/TCA
2024 Approved
63 Crossgate Durham DH1 4PR
Replace 1no window with 1no door at ground level, 3no first floor windows and facade rend…
DM/24/02712/FPA
2024 Approved
38 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Display of vinyl graphics on red dibond panels installed externally to shop windows
DM/24/01720/AD
2024 Approved
19 North Road Durham DH1 4SG
Reconfiguration of first and second floor to retain 2no 6 bedroom HMO and create 2no 2 be…
DM/24/00526/FPA
2023 Approved
9 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Erection and display of 4no illuminated fascia sign and 1no non-illuminated hanging sign
DM/23/03138/AD
2023 Approved
Units 40 To 41 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 6 no. non-illuminated fascia signs…
DM/23/02989/AD
2023 Approved
Coarse Restaurant Reform Place North Road Durham DH1 4RZ
Change of use from a flat to dining space for restaurant use.
DM/23/02808/FPA
2023 Approved
Unit 7 1 - 4 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Conversion of the upper floors at Unit 7 and ground floor unit 8 at 1-4 North Road Durham…
DM/23/01905/FPA
2023 Refused
29 - 33 Neville Street Durham DH1 4EY
Change of use of from hot food takeaway and bar on the ground and first floors to a large…
DM/23/01777/FPA
2023 Approved
17 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Illuminated individual letters behind sash window and illuminated individual letters abov…
DM/23/02098/AD
2023 Approved
17 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Refurbishment of existing licensed premises with installation of new ventilation system e…
DM/23/02097/FPA
2023 Approved
17 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Listed Building Consent for the installation of a new mechanical ventilation system acros…
DM/23/02080/LB
2023 Approved
Bell And Ridley Reform Place North Road Durham DH1 4RZ
Demolish building, clear site, construct a wooden pergola for outdoor seating area and ch…
DM/23/01914/FPA
2023 Approved
9 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Installation of automatic double doors and windows
DM/23/00015/FPA
2022 Approved
12 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Display of fascia and projecting sign (resubmission DM/22/01227/AD)
DM/22/03342/AD
2022 Approved
1 Finlay House St Helens Well South Street Durham DH1 4DB
Reduce the crown of 1 (Robina) due to concerns about falling branches and to maintain cle…
DM/22/03418/TCA
2022 Approved
17 Tenter Terrace Durham DH1 4RD
Proposed works to trees in a conservation area - See attached arboricultural statement fo…
DM/22/03428/TCA
2022 Approved
44 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Erection and display of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign and 1no non-illuminated hanging s…
DM/22/02990/AD
2016 Approved
54-56 Crossgate Durham DH1 4PR
Listed building consent for the repair and part replacement of the existing roof and lead…
DM/16/02735/LB
2016 Approved
68 North Road Durham DH1 4SQ
Installation of new shop front (retrospective application).
DM/16/02427/FPA
2016 Approved
H And T Pawnbrokers 69 North Road Durham DH1 4SQ
Erection and display of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign with canopy and 1no. non-illumin…
DM/16/00819/AD
2016 Approved
69 North Road Durham DH1 4SQ
Change of use from A2 (Financial) to mixed use A1(Shops) and A5 (Hot Food Takeaway) and i…
DM/16/00818/FPA
2016 Approved
88 North Road Durham DH1 4SP
Change of use from retail storage area (A1) to cafe (A3) (retrospective)
DM/16/00425/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