Planning application
DM/25/03231/LB
Middle Building King James I Academy South Church Road Bishop Auckland DL14 7JZ
Proposal
Replace defective stone roof balusters and seatings with natural sandstone, repairs to chimney stack including removal of pot and cap off with coping stone
As published by the council, reference DM/25/03231/LB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Nov 2025
Received by County Durham
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18 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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6 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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