Land To The North And East Of Haswell Childrens Centre Church Street Haswell DH6 2DZ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00424/FPA - Full Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of a single-storey short breaks facility providing overnight respite accommodation for up to eight children and young people aged 5-17 with disabilities, complex health needs and challenging behaviour, and associated car parking, accessible bays, EV charging points, secure gardens, outdoor play and sensory areas and landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Consultation
19 Jun 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH6 2DZ
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Easington And Shotton
Parish
Haswell
Case officer
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Target decision
30 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Required
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
6 Mar 2026
Consultation
19 Jun 2026
Comments by
3 Jul 2026
Site notice
20 Mar 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