Morrisons 23 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8JJ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/02552/PN56 - Prior Approval Scenarios Pending Consideration
Solar & renewablesCommercial premises

Proposal

Prior notification of the installation of Solar PV roof mounted system under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Sept 2026
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Consultation
12 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 17 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 18 Nov 2026, from Durham's recent commercial premises.

Comments are open until 10 Nov 2026

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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.
Scheduled monument 122 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 ↗
62 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: 19 and 19a, Galgate, Grade II, 42 m away · 1 Grade II*, 61 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 ↗
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 12 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.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Prior Approval Scenarios
Postcode
DL12 8JJ
Received
23 Sept 2026
Validated
23 Sept 2026
Ward
Barnard Castle
Parish
Barnard Castle
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 35 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides commercial premises by day 56.

Day 3521 days to the 56-day target
67%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
6%go to committee

Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Public comments

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7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 26 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15064469
Planning Portal ref
PP-15064469
Neighbours
12 Oct 2026
Consultation
12 Oct 2026
Comments by
10 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
20 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
17 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
22 & 24 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof for adjoining listed building 22 and 24
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2025 Approved
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Replace timber shop windows
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2024 Approved
The Witham 3 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
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2024 Approved
The Witham 3 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
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2024
22 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
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2024
22 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including additional rooflight to front, repoint and replace chimney lea…
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2024
24 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including change of materials
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2024
24 King Street Barnard Castle DL12 8EP
Replacement roof including change of materials
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2023 Approved
17A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
First floor rear extension and associated refurbishment
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2023 Approved
17A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
First floor rear extension and associated refurbishment
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Installation of external lighting and two vertical banners on the principal elevation.
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Addition of solar panels to rear elevation roof slope.
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Internal and external alterations including alterations to existing roof windows and addi…
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2021 Approved
21 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Three replacement mullions to rear bays (one to first floor and two to ground floor), new…
DM/21/03918/LB
2021 Approved
21 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Three replacement mullions to rear bays (one to first floor and two to ground floor), new…
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2021 Approved
35 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EJ
Change of use from offices to one 3 bed dwelling.
DM/21/03306/FPA
2018 Approved
19 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
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2016 Approved
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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

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.