Planning application
53 Frank Street Gilesgate Moor Durham DH1 2JF
Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of single storey rear extension; replacement of door opening with window and demolition of front boundary wall to widen access.
As published by the council, reference DM/25/02543/CPO
Application record
- Reference
- DM/25/02543/CPO
- Type
- Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Opera
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 12 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 15 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 4 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Belmont
- Parish
- Belmont
- Decision by
- Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed
- Postcode
- DH1 2JF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Sep 2025
Received by County Durham
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15 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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20 Jul 2026
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ELG Planning Agent, a planning consultancy
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9 documents on file for this application
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County Durham granted permission on 4 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
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