3 George Street Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PF

Pending DM/26/00886/FPA
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
DH7 9PF

Description

Planning application for the proposed change of use of 3 George Street, Esh Winning, County Durham, from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small-scale children's residential home (Use Class C2), accommodating a maximum of two children.

Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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. View full council performance
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