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Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

Awaiting decision County Durham DM/26/01454/AD Advertisement Consent

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Advertisement consent for building mounted signage comprising of: -Halo illuminated built up lettering reading Durham Academy, with Durham in brushed stainless steel and Academy and associated logo element in powder coated aluminium with LED trough lighting positioned above the logo only. -Non illuminated, powder coated aluminium shaped logo elements. -Non illuminated, built up brushed stainless steel lettering

As published by the council, reference DM/26/01454/AD

Application record

Reference
DM/26/01454/AD
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
9 Jun 2026
Ward
Deerness
Parish
Brandon And Byshottles
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
DH7 7NG

Site history

Applications at this address on the County Durham register

This site has had 8 applications since 2025: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • DM/26/02281/NMA Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00670/FPA to update plans relating to Condition 3 (Approved Plans), Condition 10 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and Condition 17 (Cycle Parking) to reflect changes to the cycle parking location due to site levels and to amend the wording of Condition 22 (HMMP Report) to reflect the existing development strategy and timeline.

    Decided 5 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DM/26/01996/DRC Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    Discharge of Condition 18 (School Travel Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/25/00670/FPA.

    Decided 28 Sep 2026
  • DM/26/00976/DRC Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    Discharge of conditions 10 (Hard and soft landscaping works), 12 (External lighting), 13 (Bin store details), 16 (EV charging), 17 (Cycle parking) and 19 (Ecological impact assessment) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA

    Decided 11 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • DM/25/02554/DRC Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    Discharge of Condition 8 (Details of colours and finishes) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA

    Decided 17 Dec 2025 Conditions
  • DM/25/02300/NMA Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    A Non-Material amendment to amend the approved plans (Condition 3) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA through the re-siting of the welfare unit onto the temporary car park and creation of a laydown area

    Decided 25 Sep 2025 Amendments
  • DM/25/01945/DRC Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    Discharge of Condition 4 (Tree and hedge protection) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA

    Decided 11 Aug 2025 Conditions
  • DM/25/01869/DRC Granted

    Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    Discharge of Conditions 20 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan) and 21 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA

    Decided 1 Sep 2025 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Received by County Durham

  2. 9 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    County Durham took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Astley Signs Ltd Agent, registered in Gateshead

Active · incorporated 1990 · Gateshead

85 applications on PlanIndex · across 56 councils · 99% granted

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Documents

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

11 documents on file for this application

  • SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 30 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED PART SOUTH ELEVATION (2 OF 2) Drawing · 08 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION Drawing · 08 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION Drawing · 08 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED PART NORTH ELEVATION Drawing · 08 Jun 2026
  • COLOUR PALETTE DETAILS Supporting Information · 08 Jun 2026
  • VARIOUS SECTION PLANS & SIGNAGE DETAILS Drawing · 08 Jun 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM (NO PERSONAL DATA) Application Form · 08 Jun 2026
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN 1:1250 OS Extract · 08 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Drawing · 08 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED PART SOUTH ELEVATION (1 OF 2) Drawing · 08 Jun 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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

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  • Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    DM/26/02281/NMA Submitted 28 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00670/FPA to update plans relating to Condition 3 (Approved Plans), Condition 10 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and Condition 17 (Cycle Parking) to reflect changes to the cycle parking location due to site levels and to amend the wording of Condition 22 (HMMP Report) to reflect the existing development strategy and timeline.

    Granted Amendments 10 docs
  • Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    DM/26/01996/DRC Submitted 31 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of Condition 18 (School Travel Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/25/00670/FPA.

    Granted
  • The Sir Bobby Robson Sports Centre Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    DM/26/01589/TEL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a lattice telecommunications tower and associated ground-based equipment.

    Decided Telecoms 35 docs
  • Durham Community Business College Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    DM/22/02956/FPA Submitted 5 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    Erection of new single storey classroom education block with external works including new hardstanding and other associated works (amended)

    Granted Full applications 38 docs
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  • Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    DM/25/01869/DRC Submitted 10 Jul 2025 100 yards away

    Discharge of Conditions 20 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan) and 21 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA

    Granted Conditions 2 docs
  • Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

    DM/25/02300/NMA Submitted 19 Aug 2025 100 yards away

    A Non-Material amendment to amend the approved plans (Condition 3) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA through the re-siting of the welfare unit onto the temporary car park and creation of a laydown area

    Granted Amendments 6 docs

In County Durham

  • 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