Arden House 35 Prospect View West Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6RP

1. 21 May 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 22 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 7 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved BNG Not Required

5. 13 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Pending Decision

   Previously Pending Consideration.

• Buildingcontrol: BC/26/01559/FP (Conditionally Approved)

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  DM/22/00709/FPA Submitted 9 Mar 2022 350 yards away

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  DM/25/01462/S106A Submitted 2 May 2025 400 yards away

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  Granted Conditions 13 docs
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  Granted Conditions 5 docs

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  DM/23/03683/NMA Submitted 5 Dec 2023 400 yards away

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  Granted Amendments 15 docs

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  Received 7 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
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  Received 7 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications