Wensley Roofing Station Road Chester-le-street DH3 3DU

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 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.

This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided outline applications in a median of 90 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Masonic Temple Association Masonic Hall Station Road Chester-le-Street DH3 3DU

  DM/21/00944/FPA Submitted 18 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed timber pergola structure to create an outdoor seating area

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• Mountfield Quality Products Station Road Chester-le-Street DH3 3DU

  DM/21/02226/PND Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Prior notification of demolition of single storey brick built former depot building.

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 129 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BL

  DM/23/03143/AD Submitted 20 Oct 2023 100 yards away

  Display of non illuminated sign above front entrance.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 122 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BA

  DM/26/01879/AD Submitted 20 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Replacement of non-illuminated aluminium flat fascia signage to front and side elevations

  Granted 13 docs

• 91 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BJ

  DM/21/00282/AD Submitted 29 Jan 2021 150 yards away

  Display of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign and 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs to front elevation and 1 no. illuminated fascia sign to the back (North) elevation.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 91 Front Street Chester-le-Street DH3 3BJ

  DM/21/00281/FPA Submitted 29 Jan 2021 150 yards away

  Replacement and repair of shop windows, doors and awning to the front and rear of the building

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• DM/26/01903/OUT Refused

  Land North Of Wayside Low Lane Witton-le-wear DL14 0AJ

  Outline application for the erection of a detached dwelling with associated garage and ancillary family annexe, seeking approval of access only, with appearance, layout, landscaping and scale reserved for future consideration.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline
• DM/24/02216/OUT Decided

  Land To The North Of Horse And Groom Consett Road Castleside DH8 9QQ

  Outline application with access for the erection of up to 13no. dwellings (all other matters reserved)

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Outline
• DM/26/02415/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land To The North Of 5 Tees View Boldron DL12 9RN

  Residential development of 2no. dwellings with associated works

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Outline
• SCR/26/00009 Awaiting decision

  Land To The North Of Wadsworth Farmhouse High Grange DL15 8AU

  Request for an EIA screening opinion for the development of a solar farm with all associated works, equipment and associated infrastructure

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Outline
• DM/26/02333/OUT Awaiting decision

  Carmel Cottage Station Town Wingate TS28 5EZ

  Outline application for the erection of up to 2 dwellings (all matters reserved).

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Outline