Unit D Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
Pending
DM/26/00859/FPA
Description
External alterations to existing commercial unit
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
16 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
4 - 5 Abbey House Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me Durham DH1 5TH
Use of the ground floor of the property as a 'super hub' for looked after children (Use C…
2025
Approved
Unit I (2 And 3) Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
2 x flex fascia signs; 1 x fascia sign; 1 x projecting sign
2024
Approved
Unit I (2 And 3) Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
Consent to display 2 No. replacement internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 No. double…
2024
Approved
Unit J Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
Internally illuminated replacement fascia sign
2019
Approved
Unit 3 Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me DH1 5TH
Erection and display of 1no illuminated fascia sign to front
2018
Approved
Lakeland Ltd Unit H Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
External Alterations including New/Replacement Doors, Windows and Signage Zones
2018
Approved
Land To The North Of Armstrong House Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me DH1 5GH
Discharge of condition 3 pursuant to Planning Permission DM/17/00646/FPA relating to the…
2017
Approved
Land To The North Of Armstrong House Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me Durham DH1 5GH
Change of use to vehicle storage compound (from vacant land)
2017
Approved
Abbey House Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me DH1 5TH
Retention of 1no. illuminated fascia sign
2017
Approved
River Island Unit 4 Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
1 illuminated fascia sign and 1 illuminated projecting sign
2016
Approved
Unit I Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
1no. internally illuminated flexface sign and 1 no. projecting sign
2016
Approved
Brantano Footwear Unit G Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
Erection and display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign
2016
Refused
Land To The North Of Armstrong House Abbeywoods Business Park Pity Me DH1 5GH
Change of use to vehicle storage compound.
2016
Approved
Units D To J Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
External alterations to the front elevations and reconfiguration of the service entrances…
2016
Approved
Homebase Ltd Unit C Arnison Retail Centre Pity Me Durham DH1 5GB
Elevational changes to building approved by permission DM/15/01142/FPA
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