Planning application
The Bridge 39 - 40 North Road Durham DH1 4SE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
1no externally illuminated hanging sign, 1no non-illuminated fascia sign, 2no non-illuminated poster signs, 1no internally illuminated brass sign, 3no LED floodlights and retention of 1no Lantern
As published by the council, reference DM/26/02204/AD
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/02204/AD
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 21 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- DH1 4SE
Site history
Applications at this address on the County Durham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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DM/26/01624/FPA Granted
The Bridge 39 - 40 North Road Durham DH1 4SE
Redecoration and colour change to front façade with external repairs to fenestration and installation of festoon lighting
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2026
Received by County Durham
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28 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 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
This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham's median decision took 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on County Durham's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.
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