DM/25/02800/FPA

1. 7 Oct 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 8 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jan 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/25/02801/AD Refused

  Land To The South Of 69 Church Street Seaham SR7 7HE

  2no digital 75inch LCD display screens on each side of 1no Street Hub Unit

  7 Oct 2025 0m away Advertising
• DM/26/01515/AD Awaiting decision

  Land To The South Of 69 Church Street Seaham SR7 7HE

  1 no. digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk

  12 Jun 2026 8m away Advertising
• DM/26/01514/FPA Awaiting decision

  Land To The South Of 69 Church Street Seaham SR7 7HE

  Installation of 1 no. communications Kiosk with integrated defibrillator and advertising display

  12 Jun 2026 10m away Full applications
• DM/26/00553/FPA Granted

  Unit 12 Byron Place Shopping Centre South Crescent Seaham SR7 7DR

  Alteration of existing retail unit to install new entrance and external alterations to install new trolley shelters

  5 Mar 2026 127m away Full applications
• DM/26/00345/FPA Awaiting decision

  21 North Terrace Seaham SR7 7EU

  Installation of proposed awning to shopfront

  12 Feb 2026 291m away Full applications
• DM/26/00346/AD Awaiting decision

  21 North Terrace Seaham SR7 7EU

  Fascia 'trough' sign with faux neon internally illuminated

  12 Feb 2026 291m away Advertising

• 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