70 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Pending
DM/26/00796/FPA
Description
Construction of rear single storey extension and alteration of existing rear single storey off-shoots
Historical activity at this location
11 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
75 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Single storey extension to rear of dwelling
2023
Approved
74 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Demolition of existing garage and rear kitchen extension. Two storey side extension, sing…
2023
Approved
74 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, attached timber clad garage, dor…
2022
Approved
80 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Prior notification application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a…
2021
Approved
75 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Pitched tiled roofs to replace existing flat roofs, window alterations and new entrance t…
2021
Refused
74 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Construction of 4 bedroom detached dwelling with new access from Queens Road requiring th…
2017
Approved
71 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Variation of condition 3 (approved plans) pursuant to permission DM/16/02841/OUT
2016
Approved
75 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a detached dwelling hou…
2017
Approved
6 Woodlands Road Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0DE
Two storey rear and side extensions, pitched roof to front bay window and canopy above fr…
2016
Withdrawn
75 Queens Road Blackhill Consett DH8 0BW
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a detached dwelling hou…
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #32 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #185 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #212 of 292
83%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
44 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,693
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025