St Andrews Church Hall 30A Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RX

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 September 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 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with County Durham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that County Durham is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 40 Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8LU

  DM/21/00974/FPA Submitted 19 Mar 2021 42m away

  Split of existing retail unit to create a new small retail unit fronting Durham Road, with associated new shopfront works. Existing retail unit to remain as existing use.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• The Old Quarry House North View Blackhill Consett DH8 8RR

  DM/26/00645/FPA Submitted 13 Mar 2026 74m away

  Fenestration alterations throughout the property in a black colour to include bi-folding doors, alterations to the two existing dormer windows to bridge them together to create one larger dormer window, erection of a triple oak timber carport.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 5 North View Blackhill Consett DH8 0JJ

  DM/26/01033/FPA Submitted 22 Apr 2026 118m away

  Two storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs

• 131 Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RP

  DM/21/00498/FPA Submitted 16 Feb 2021 123m away

  Change of use from shop (now vacant) with storage area and residential accommodation to first floor, to a mixed use salon for podiatry, minor medical and beauty treatments to the ground floor and change of use of room(s) on the first floor to residential use as part of the existing flat. Replacement of Shop front and installation of new illuminated signage.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Blackhill Methodist Church Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RP

  DM/25/02029/DRC Submitted 24 Jul 2025 159m away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Discharge of Condtion 4 (Phase 4 Remediation Works) pursuant to approval ref DM/24/00868/FPA

  Awaiting decision Conditions 1 doc

• Blackhill Methodist Church Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RP

  DM/24/00868/FPA Submitted 2 Apr 2024 159m away

  Creation of a community garden with shipping container toilet and kitchen facilities.

  Granted Full applications 22 docs