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DM/26/01959/NMA - Non Material Amendment Approved

Proposal

Non material amendment to planning permission to relocate pedestrian access gate. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
28 Jul 2026
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Validated
11 Sept 2026
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Consultation
14 Sept 2026
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Approved
23 Sept 2026

Approved on 23 Sept 2026 · NMA Delegated · Last checked 25 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Chester-le-Street built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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.

Building

Floor area183 m² (1,970 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (47 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2017, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Non Material Amendment
Postcode
DH3 3NN
Received
28 Jul 2026
Validated
11 Sept 2026
Ward
Chester-le-Street North
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Oct 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
23 Sept 2026
Decision level
NMA Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Paul Read

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 25 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15115852
Planning Portal ref
PP-15115852
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Comments by
15 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Oct 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 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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.