DM/26/01571/AD

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 18 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

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/25/02530/FPA Granted

  4 - 5 Abbey House Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me Durham DH1 5TH

  Use of the ground floor of the property as a 'super hub' for looked after children (Use Class F1).

  10 Sep 2025 104m away Full applications
• DM/26/00859/FPA Granted

  Unit D Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB

  External alterations to existing commercial unit

  2 Apr 2026 123m away Full applications
• DM/26/00468/TEL Granted

  Telecommunications Mast Abbey Road Industrial Estate Pity Me DH1 5HB

  Installation of lattice mast with 3no. antennas fixed to a headframe up to a maximum height of 25.4m (amended description).

  26 Feb 2026 230m away Telecoms
• DM/25/02727/AD Granted

  Majestic Wines Unit 6B Mercia Retail Park Pity Me Durham DH1 5GF

  Retention of 2no internally illuminated aluminium fascia signs with acrylic logos (amended description)

  30 Sep 2025 267m away Advertising
• DM/25/03590/PN56 Granted

  Aldi Unit 3 North Durham Retail Park Pit Lane Newton Hall Durham DH1 5ST

  Prior approval application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore

  24 Dec 2025 311m away Prior approval
• DM/22/03704/DRC Granted

  Site Of Former Elddis Business Park Finchale Road Framwellgate Moor DH1 5HE

  Discharge of Condition 22 (noise validation assessment) pursuant to DM/21/02002/VOC in relation to Unit 3 (Aldi)

  14 Dec 2022 340m 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