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Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

Granted County Durham DM/26/01053/AD Advertisement Consent

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

Proposal

Advertisement consent for replacement signage to front gates of Binchester Roman Fort

As published by the council, reference DM/26/01053/AD

Application record

Reference
DM/26/01053/AD
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Approved
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Decided
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Spennymoor
Parish
No Parish
Decision by
Advertisement
Postcode
DL14 8DJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the County Durham register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • DM/26/01964/AD Awaiting decision

    Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    Directional sign to east of front gates of Binchester Roman Fort

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/01888/VOC Granted

    Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission DM/25/02841/FPA for design changes and to adjust the ground level of each unit

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • DM/26/00759/FPA Awaiting decision

    Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    Full planning permission comprising of: 1. Binchester Earth comprising a Welcome Centre, Discovery Centre and Play Area. 2. 11 Arches Park which comprises the expansion of the existing Kynren show area with the addition of three new show areas providing historic based stories of the northeast. 3. Bishop Gateway supporting infrastructure in the form of a visitor access road, car parks, a connecting footway and pedestrian footbridge.

    Submitted 20 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • DM/25/02841/FPA Granted

    Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    Temporary Planning Permission (3 years) for a timber ramp, toilet block, education building, bin store / storage container (cycle storage fixed) and localised paving and associated works

    Decided 24 Feb 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Apr 2026

    Received by County Durham

  2. 6 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

11 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

County Durham granted permission on 11 June 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 500 metres

  • Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    DM/25/02841/FPA Submitted 10 Oct 2025 9m away

    Temporary Planning Permission (3 years) for a timber ramp, toilet block, education building, bin store / storage container (cycle storage fixed) and localised paving and associated works

    Granted Full applications 46 docs
  • Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    DM/26/01964/AD Submitted 28 Jul 2026 22m away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    Directional sign to east of front gates of Binchester Roman Fort

    Awaiting decision Advertising 13 docs
  • Binchester Roman Fort Binchester DL14 8DJ

    DM/26/01888/VOC Submitted 21 Jul 2026 207m away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission DM/25/02841/FPA for design changes and to adjust the ground level of each unit

    Granted Amendments
  • Kynren Flatts Farm Toronto Bishop Auckland DL14 7SF

    DM/26/00844/FPA Submitted 1 Apr 2026 465m away

    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.

    Granted Full applications 49 docs

In County Durham

  • DM/26/01731/AD Granted

    Dragonville Filling Station Alma Place Gilesgate Moor Durham DH1 2HN

    1no internally illuminated digital display

    6 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.

    12 May 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

    8 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

    25 Jun 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

    19 Mar 2026 Advertising