Planning application
DM/26/00081/AD
Site Of Former Go North East Bus Garage Picktree Lane Picktree DH3 3SW
Proposal
2no.internally illuminated canopy signs to be located on the south-west and north-west elevations of the foodstore; 1no. internally illuminated Lidl flagpole sign to be located by vehicular access to/from Picktree Lane; 1no. wall-mounted billboard with integrated lighting to be mounted on southwest elevation; 1no. small wall-mounted billboard with integrated lighting to be mounted on southwest elevation; 1no. poster display unit with integrated lighting to be located by trolley bay; and 1no. wall-mounted trolley bay sign to be located by trolley bay
As published by the council, reference DM/26/00081/AD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jan 2026
Received by County Durham
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14 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with County Durham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
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