Planning application
McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU
Works: Extension Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Refurbishment of the restaurant with alterations to elevations to include the redecoration of the shopfront, relocation of entrance, erection of extensions to form new wind lobby and replacement drive thru booth. New fascia panels installed and aluminium cladding to match existing. Reconfiguration of patio area with new furniture and relocated Buton fencing. Formation of new remote bin store and associated works to the site.
As published by the council, reference DM/26/01962/FPA
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/01962/FPA
- Type
- Full Planning Application
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 28 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Tudhoe
- Parish
- Spennymoor
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- DL17 8RU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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28 Jul 2026
Received by County Durham
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29 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 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 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Planware Limited Agent, registered in Bury St. Edmunds
Active · incorporated 2001 · Bury St. Edmunds
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
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