108 Melbeck Drive Ouston Chester-le-street DH2 1UE

1. 6 May 2022

   Received by County Durham

2. 12 May 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Dec 2022

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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