30 - 31 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD

Pending Consideration DM/26/00228/FPA
Change of useExtensions & alterations
Council
Durham 5.2/10
Date received
29 Jan 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
DH1 3RD

Description

Rear extension to form a 4-bed HMO (Use Class C4) with additional basement storage and alterations to the adjoining external staircase.

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2024 Approved
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2023 Approved
Rear extension to form a covered external terrace for restaurant (Use Class E), a 3-bed H…
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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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings