Planning application
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
There were previoulsy no alterations to the existing front east elevation at the main entrance to the school, this amendments seeks approval for the enhancement of this elvation with a Cedral click horizontal cladding to the main existing elevation
As published by the council, reference DM/26/02028/NMA
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/02028/NMA
- Category
- Amendments
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 4 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 17 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- DL5 7LF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Aug 2026
Received by County Durham
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17 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 12 October 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.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
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Within 500 metres
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Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
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Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep
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Awaiting decision -
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
Condition 10: Greenfield Community College - New System - EW.pdf - Solar For Schools design information pack. Greenfield Academy - SolarForSchools - layout.pdf - Updated drawing of PV layout coordinated with other roof penetrations. DS_20231219_SG36_40_50CX-P2_Datasheet_V4_EN.pdf - Datasheet for PV Panel Inverter Condition 15: External Plant: LA002-GEM-01-RF-D-Z-5001.pdf - Teaching Block Roof Plan showing Plant LA002-GEM-03-01-D-M-5001 - Sport Block Plantroom.pdf - Sport Block Roof Plan showing Plant LA002-GEM-XX-00-D-Z-5001 - Energy Centre.pdf - Energy Centre Layout showing Plant M6as-RAV-GM1101ATP-E-outdoor-unit-Data-sheet-single-page-1.pdf - A/C for Teaching Block x3 units CAHV-R450YA-HPB_Product_Information_Sheet(2).pdf - ASHP for Sports Block x2 units M6as-RAV-GM301ATP-E-outdoor-unit-Data-sheet-single-page-1.pdf - A/C for Sports Block x1 unit EAHV-M1500YCL-N.pdf - ASHP for Energy Centre x2 units Internal Plant: LA002-GEM-01-00-D-M-5701 Ground Floor Ventilation.pdf - GF Teaching Block LA002-GEM-01-01-D-M-5701 First Floor Ventilation.pdf - FF Teaching Block LA002-GEM-01-02-D-M-5701 Second Floor Ventilation.pdf - SF Teaching Block LA002-GEM-03-00-D-M-5701.pdf - Sport Block Block Ventilation Layout Nuaire MVHR Extract Fans.pdf - Heat Recovery/Extract units within Teaching Block/Sports Block (locations stated on each page) HVR.pdf - Hybrid Ventilation Units in Teaching Rooms (connected to window vents)
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 3 docs -
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
Discharge of Condition 6 (Demolition Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/00834/FPA
Granted Conditions Demolition 7 docs -
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
PARTIAL Discharge of Condition 10 (Details of colours and finishes) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/24/00834/FPA
Granted Conditions 3 docs -
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way Newton Aycliffe DL5 7LF
Discharge of Condition 18 (Biodiversity Management Plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/00834/FPA
Granted Conditions 5 docs
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