DM/26/00656/AD

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

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.

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.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• 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.

  16 Mar 2026 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/00798/TCA Granted

  11 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ

  Conifer (T1) - Remove as lifting paving is creating a safety hazard. (S211 notice)

  30 Mar 2026 70m away Trees
• DM/26/00110/AD Awaiting decision

  Woodleigh Flatts Road Barnard Castle DL12 8AA

  External alterations to facilitate opening a banking hub and Post Office including fascia signs, projecting signs, vinyls, window posters, directory of services, nameplate and CCTV signage

  15 Jan 2026 83m away Advertising
• DM/26/00109/FPA Awaiting decision

  Woodleigh Flatts Road Barnard Castle DL12 8AA

  External alterations to facilitate opening a Banking Hub and Post Office including signage

  15 Jan 2026 83m away Full applications
• DM/21/01230/FPA Granted

  The Witham 3 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY

  Proposed installation of 3 no. areas of decking for ancillary uses pertaining to The Witham.

  26 Mar 2021 135m away Full applications
• DM/26/00167/DRC Awaiting decision

  35 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EJ

  Discharge of condition 4 (Railings/Gates) pursuant to DM/21/03811/LB.

  22 Jan 2026 163m away Conditions

• DM/26/01776/AD Awaiting decision

  Land To The South Of Cockhouse Lane Ushaw Moor DH7 7PN

  Proposed V board stack signage for housing development

  9 Jul 2026 Advertising
• DM/26/01553/AD Withdrawn

  Land To The North West Of 51 - 57 Beveridge Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DU

  1 no. Digital advertisement display within proposed new communications Kiosk

  16 Jun 2026 Advertising
• DM/26/01228/AD Granted

  99 - 101 Front Street Stanley DH9 0TB

  Retrospective advertisement consent for an illuminated fascia sign.

  14 May 2026 Advertising
• DM/26/01759/AD Awaiting decision

  Post Office 21 West Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7XA

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

  8 Jul 2026 Advertising
• DM/26/01761/AD Awaiting decision

  17 Office Square Staindrop Darlington DL2 3NG

  Installation of hanging sign

  8 Jul 2026 Advertising