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DM/26/00593/FPA - Full Planning Application Decided

Proposal

Change of use from Use Class B8 (storage and distribution) to Use Class E(d) (indoor sport, recreation or fitness). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Consultation
26 Jun 2026
Approved BNG Not Required
21 Jul 2026

Approved BNG Not Required on 21 Jul 2026 · Central East Planning Committee · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
SR8 2HY
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Easington And Shotton
Parish
Easington Village
Case officer
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Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Central East Planning Committee
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14763622
Neighbours
14 Jul 2026
Consultation
26 Jun 2026
Comments by
10 Jul 2026
Site notice
21 May 2026
Press notice
28 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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