URL: https://democracy.durham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=28320

Decision Maker: Head of Planning and Housing

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: To confirm the non-immediate Article 4 Direction under Article 4 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 to remove permitted development rights contained in Class L(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 in relation to changes of use from Use Class C3 to Use Class C4 (as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) for the whole of the county other than already covered by existing Article 4s in:   (a) Durham City; (b) Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall and Pity Me; and (c) Mount Oswald, Carrville and Belmont.

Date of Decision: November 10, 2025