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Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe planning approval rate

Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe ward in County Durham has a 92.3% approval rate based on 143 planning decisions. County Durham overall: 95.0%.

Last updated: April 2026

92.3%
ward approval rate
143
Decisions
132
Approved
11
Refused
95.0%
County Durham average

Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe is 2.7 percentage points below the County Durham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe compares

Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe ward (143 decided)
92.3%
County Durham overall (14,377 decided)
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe

Rear single storey (infill) extension with internal modifications · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Approved
Installation of metal balustrade to the rear of first-floor flat · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Approved
Reconstruction and enlargement of rear dormer window · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Approved
New illuminated signage to the front of the building · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing garage, single and two storey side extensions, first floo · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 14,377 decisions.

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