Land Adjacent To Nos. 11-18 Academy Gardens, Gainford - Grid Ref. 173-170

1. 24 Oct 2003

   Received by County Durham

2. 3 Nov 2003

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Dec 2003

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 8 Neville Close Gainford Darlington DL2 3DF

  DM/21/00576/FPA Submitted 22 Feb 2021 114m away

  Single storey rear sun room

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Neville Close Gainford Darlington DL2 3DF

  DM/26/00957/FPA Submitted 15 Apr 2026 126m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Erection of Two Storey Side Extension and Single Storey Rear Extension (Amended Description)

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 32 Eden Crest Gainford Darlington DL2 3DD

  DM/26/01966/HPN Submitted 28 Jul 2026 186m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 5 metres, an eaves height of 2.8 metres and a total height of 3.3 metres.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 7 Queens Court Gainford Darlington DL2 3DH

  DM/22/03443/NMA Submitted 21 Nov 2022 188m away

  Non material amendment of planning permission DM/20/00335/FPA for larger window to garage conversion, alterations to dwarf wall to front, internal reconfiguration and alterations to window and door to rear

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 4 Eden Lane Gainford Darlington DL2 3BG

  DM/24/01630/FPA Submitted 18 Jun 2024 262m away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Gables Main Road Gainford Darlington DL2 3DY

  DM/26/01928/TCA Submitted 24 Jul 2026 264m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Felling of two mature Laburnum trees - Section 211 notice

  Awaiting decision Trees

• DM/26/01154/FPA Granted

  2 Mill Court Bournmoor Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DJ

  Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

  7 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01302/FPA Granted

  1 Plantation Street Leadgate Consett DH8 7PP

  Extension to front of building to provide new glazed entrance porch, replacement of existing entrance door and canopy with window, change double exit doors to single door and internal alterations.

  22 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00510/FPA Granted

  Clare Lodge Durham Road Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0HA

  Erection of detached shed and gym and hardstanding to front (amended description)

  2 Mar 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00876/FPA Granted

  Woodham Lodge Rushyford Ferryhill DL17 0NL

  Demolition of an existing steel portal building and erection of a replacement outbuilding to provide domestic carport/workshop space and storage associated with the upkeep and maintenance of the adjoining private landholding, together with associated hardstanding and landscaping.

  7 Apr 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01001/FPA Granted

  2 Melgrove Way Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JN

  Single storey front extension and rear dormers (amended description)

  20 Apr 2026 Full applications