DM/25/02487/FPA

1. 8 Sep 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 26 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• DM/25/02488/AD Awaiting decision

  Club 24 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HU

  Proposed externally illuminated fascia signage to the front and side of building (with 3D and vinyl lettering).

  8 Sep 2025 0m away Advertising
• DM/26/01725/FPA Awaiting decision

  20A Front Street Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HY

  Change of use of ground floor from hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) to tanning salon (Use Class E), and conversion of upper floors to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) with 5 bedrooms

  6 Jul 2026 92m away Full applications
• DM/25/02894/AD Granted

  20A Front Street Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 8HY

  Erection and display of 1no illuminated fascia sign and 1no non-illuminated projecting sign

  14 Oct 2025 92m away Advertising
• DM/26/01759/AD Awaiting decision

  Post Office 21 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7XA

  Installation of 1 non-illuminated top sign, 1 non-illuminaed bottom sign and 1 illuminated logo panel

  8 Jul 2026 111m away Advertising
• DM/26/01758/FPA Awaiting decision

  Post Office 21 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7XA

  The installation of an ATM and associated signage

  8 Jul 2026 111m away Full applications
• DM/26/00244/TCA Withdrawn

  Land To The North Of Holly House Annfield Plain DH9 7XF

  1. Willow x11 - fell as close to current ground level as practical, 2. Sycamore - prune back the overhanging branches from the adjacent property by 4m - Section 211 notice

  30 Jan 2026 262m away Trees

• DM/26/01432/FPA Granted

  133 Harvey Avenue Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ZB

  Single storey side extension and loft conversion including replacement roof and dormer windows to east and west elevations, replacement of existing fences to brick walling and installation of gates to driveway

  4 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00844/FPA Granted

  Kynren Flatts Farm Toronto Bishop Auckland DL14 7SF

  Creation of a venue known as the 'Viking Arena' including the erection of 3no. stands of tiered seating surrounding an oval arena, upturned Viking-longboat entrance feature and 2no. ancillary backstage buildings and associated footpaths, drainage, and landscaping. A covered seating facility known as 'The Hub', and associated footpaths, drainage, and landscaping.

  1 Apr 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01413/FPA Granted

  91 Park Road North Chester-le-street Chester-le-Street DH3 3SB

  Single-storey side extension

  3 Jun 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01369/FPA Granted

  299 Morrison Close Newton Aycliffe DL5 4QZ

  Change of use from open land to private garden with 1.8metre fence and gate

  29 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00777/FPA Granted

  Harpers Barn High Stoop Bishop Auckland DL13 4HL

  Detached double garage to front

  26 Mar 2026 Full applications