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40A Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX

Granted County Durham DM/26/00656/AD Advertisement Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installing one aluminium Diabond FR sign of the company logo above the entrance door and a smaller aluminium sign affixed to the door.

As published by the council, reference DM/26/00656/AD

Application record

Reference
DM/26/00656/AD
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Decided
12 May 2026
Ward
Barnard Castle
Parish
Barnard Castle
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
DL12 8LX

Site history

Applications at this address on the County Durham register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • DM/26/00655/LB Granted

    40A Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX

    Repaint exterior window frame and entrance door in a heritage-appropriate green colour. Install one aluminium sign above the entrance door and a smaller aluminium sign affixed directly to the door.

    Decided 7 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/25/01770/FPA Granted

    40A Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX

    Change of use from residential (Class C3) to commercial (Class E a) and/ or c)) (continued use of the second floor for office storage).

    Decided 12 Sep 2025 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Mar 2026

    Received by County Durham

  2. 19 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 May 2026

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: DM/17/01763/FPA (Decided)
  • Application: DM/25/01770/FPA (Decided)
  • Application: DM/26/00655/LB (Decided)

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

  • APPROVAL AD Decision · 12 May 2026
  • ADVERTISEMENT CA Delegated Report · 28 Apr 2026
  • PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 03 Apr 2026
  • HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 19 Mar 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM (REDACTED) Application Form · 16 Mar 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN OS Extract · 16 Mar 2026
  • EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 16 Mar 2026

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What this grant of permission means

County Durham granted permission on 12 May 2026, 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.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 40A Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX

    DM/26/00655/LB Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Repaint exterior window frame and entrance door in a heritage-appropriate green colour. Install one aluminium sign above the entrance door and a smaller aluminium sign affixed directly to the door.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • Rear Of 42 Horsemarket Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8NA

    DM/15/00108/FPA Submitted 19 Jan 2015 50 yards away

    Demolition of stable / cart store and erection of 2 dwellings

    Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 22 docs
    Several homes
  • 40A Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX

    DM/25/01770/FPA Submitted 2 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    Change of use from residential (Class C3) to commercial (Class E a) and/ or c)) (continued use of the second floor for office storage).

    Granted Full applications 10 docs
  • Entrance To Scar Top Access Road Barnard Castle DL12 8PW

    DM/22/02787/AD Submitted 20 Sep 2022 50 yards away

    Renewal of advertisement consent pursuant to DM/17/03285/AD (various event banners advertising community events in the town)

    Granted Advertising 9 docs
  • 26 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ

    DM/22/03814/AD Submitted 23 Dec 2022 50 yards away

    Advertisement application for erection of replacement fascia sign and provision of new projection sign

    Granted Advertising 8 docs
  • 26 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ

    DM/23/00896/AD Submitted 29 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Advertisement application for erection of replacement illuminated fascia sign and provision of new projection sign (resubmission)

    Granted Advertising 17 docs

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  • DM/26/01731/AD Granted

    Dragonville Filling Station Alma Place Gilesgate Moor Durham DH1 2HN

    1no internally illuminated digital display

    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/01197/AD Granted

    Shop 2 At 3 - 6 Station Road Consett DH8 5RL

    Advertisement Consent for an non-illuminated fascia sign.

    Received 12 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/01759/AD Granted

    Post Office 21 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7XA

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

    Received 8 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/01643/AD Granted

    Land To The North East Of Unit 1 Low Main Court Integra 61 North Bowburn DH6 5FG

    1) Int-Illum 9mtr Totem 2) Int-Illum 9mtr Totem 3) Int-Illum Directional Sign 4) Int-Illum Height Restrictor 5) Int-Illum Preview Menu 6) Int-Illum Speaker Canopy 7) Int Illum Triple Menu 8) Int-Illum Thank You/No Entry Directional Sign 9) Int-Illum 355mm Wordmark - Raceway Mounted 10) Int-Illum Single Sided 900mm Roundel 11) Int-Illum 355mm Wordmark - Raceway Mounted 12) Int-Illum Drive Thru Lettering 13) Int-Illum Drive Thru Lettering 14) Int-Illum Single Sided 1500mm Roundel 15) Int-Illum Single Sided 1500mm Roundel 16a) Non-Illum 3mtrs. Window Manifestations (950mm from floor level) 16b) Non-Illum 3mtrs. Window Manifestations (1500mm from floor level) 17) Non-Illum Drive Thru Window Vinyl x 3 18) Non-Illum Banner Frame 19) Non-Illum Mobile Order Window Graphic 20) Non-Illum Delivery Order Pick Up Sign

    Received 25 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/00710/AD Granted

    Glass House Mill Hill North West Industrial Estate Peterlee SR8 2HR

    Company sign and logo to east elevation

    Received 19 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Advertising