Planning application
27 Medomsley Road Consett DH8 5HE
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
External alterations comprising the conversion of an existing window on the front elevation and an existing window on the rear elevation into entrance doorways in white uPVC to match the existing, and the application of a cream coloured render finish to the existing cement rendered panel on the front elevation, to serve the upper floor offices.
As published by the council, reference DM/26/02201/FPA
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/02201/FPA
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 21 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- DH8 5HE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2026
Received by County Durham
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24 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 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.
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