McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/01962/FPA Granted

  McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU

  Refurbishment of the restaurant with alterations to elevations to include the redecoration of the shopfront, relocation of entrance, erection of extensions to form new wind lobby and replacement drive thru booth. New fascia panels installed and aluminium cladding to match existing. Reconfiguration of patio area with new furniture and relocated Buton fencing. Formation of new remote bin store and associated works to the site.

  Decided 30 Oct 2026

1. 21 Oct 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 22 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 December 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's median decision took 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• McDonald's Thinford Lane Thinford Ferryhill DL17 8RU

  DM/26/01962/FPA Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the restaurant with alterations to elevations to include the redecoration of the shopfront, relocation of entrance, erection of extensions to form new wind lobby and replacement drive thru booth. New fascia panels installed and aluminium cladding to match existing. Reconfiguration of patio area with new furniture and relocated Buton fencing. Formation of new remote bin store and associated works to the site.

  Granted Extension Windows or glazing 13 docs

• Land West Of Durhamgate Development Centre Hay Lane Spennymoor DL16 6FY

  DM/21/03473/FPA Submitted 6 Oct 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of 3 storey 66no. bed residential care home for the elderly with associated works

  Granted Full applications 36 docs

• Unit 6 Thinford Park Thinford DH6 5JQ

  DM/26/00632/AD Submitted 12 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Display of 3 no. illuminated fascia signs and 1 no. illuminated hanging sign.

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Thinford Park Thinford DH6 5JY

  DRC/21/00170 Submitted 24 May 2021 250 yards away

  Discharge of conditions No 5 (Fume Extraction) and No 10 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission DM/20/01921/VOC

  Granted Conditions 1 doc

• Thinford Park Thinford DH6 5JY

  DM/20/00199/FPA Submitted 24 Jan 2020 250 yards away

  Erection of ground floor retail (Use Class A1) and hot food takeaway (Use Class A5) terrace with first floor office space (Use Class B1a) (Amended Description)

  Granted Full applications 29 docs

• Unit 6 Thinford Park Thinford DH6 5JQ

  DM/26/01156/DRC Submitted 7 May 2026 250 yards away

  Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 of planning permission DM/25/00045/FPA (retail units) relating to a scheme to control the emission of fumes and smell from unit 6.

  Granted Conditions 2 docs