12 Picktree Terrace Chester-le-Street DH3 3ST

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

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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.

• Site Of Former Go North East Bus Garage Picktree Lane Picktree DH3 3SW

  DM/26/01933/NMA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 96m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Non-Material Amendment pursuant to DM/25/01765/FPA for changes to the internal proportions of the warehouse, freezer and bakery space. Alterations to western elevation of the foodstore, and configuration of parking.

  Awaiting decision Amendments

• Site Of Former Go North East Bus Garage Picktree Lane Picktree Chester-le-Street DH3 3SW

  DM/25/03584/DRC Submitted 23 Dec 2025 124m away

  Submission of details pursuant to Conditions 5 (lighting) 12 (landscape management, 16 (Cycle Storage) and 22 (Waste Management Plan) for new foodstore (DM/25/01765/FPA).

  Granted Conditions 2 docs

• Site Of Former Go North East Bus Garage Picktree Lane Picktree DH3 3SW

  DM/26/00087/DRC Submitted 13 Jan 2026 124m away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 9 of DM/25/01765/FPA (foodstore) relating to land contamination statement.

  Granted Conditions 2 docs

• Site Of Former Go North East Bus Garage Picktree Lane Picktree DH3 3SW

  DM/26/00081/AD Submitted 13 Jan 2026 124m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~11 Mar

  2no.internally illuminated canopy signs to be located on the south-west and north-west elevations of the foodstore; 1no. internally illuminated Lidl flagpole sign to be located by vehicular access to/from Picktree Lane; 1no. wall-mounted billboard with integrated lighting to be mounted on southwest elevation; 1no. small wall-mounted billboard with integrated lighting to be mounted on southwest elevation; 1no. poster display unit with integrated lighting to be located by trolley bay; and 1no. wall-mounted trolley bay sign to be located by trolley bay

  Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs

• Aldi Picktree Lane Picktree Chester-le-Street DH3 3SN

  DM/26/00326/FPA Submitted 11 Feb 2026 133m away

  Erection of 3no. air source heat pumps, erection of store plant equipment with enclosed fencing to rear of store and associated works (amended description)

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Land South Of 2 Hadrian Avenue Chester-le-Street

  DM/21/00744/FPA Submitted 3 Mar 2021 251m away

  Installation of artwork

  Granted Full applications 8 docs