Planning · Old Durham

Planning applications near Old Durham

Name: Old Durham planning applications
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564 applications in the last 12 months within 5 km. Data aggregated from the local planning authority by planit.org.uk.

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125

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Removal of the existing rear ground and first-floor conservatories and construction of a replacement two-storey rear extension
44 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA
Pending
Received 20 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02822/FPA1.23 km from centreDurham council
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Ash X 3 - Fell 3 X Semi Muture trees with Class 4 Ash Dieback (50% deadwood in crown)
St Margarets Allotments Margery Lane Durham
Pending
Received 20 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02826/TCA2.01 km from centreDurham council
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Single-storey rear extension to replace an existing conservatory.
Sandyford Farnley Mount Durham DH1 4DZ
Pending
Received 19 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02809/FPA2.43 km from centreDurham council
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T1 laburnum, fell to ground level G1 2x hawthorn fell to ground level budlia on wall also to be removed
The Crossgate Centre Alexandria Crescent Durham DH1 4HF
Pending
Received 19 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02812/TCA2.09 km from centreDurham council
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Lime (T1) - crown reduction, re-pollard and removal of epicormic growth
Woodhey Bells Folly Potters Bank Durham DH1 3RR
Pending
Received 18 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02800/TPO2.48 km from centreDurham council
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Non-illuminated aluminium panel
Durham C I U Headquarters Ltd Club Union House Flass Street Durham DH1 4EF
Pending
Received 15 Oct 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02786/AD2.17 km from centreDurham council
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Removal of condition 5 pursuant to planning permission DM/21/02228/LB which required the submission of fire proof works if required.
12A Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB
Pending
Received 15 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02787/VOC1.58 km from centreDurham council
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Prior notification for a DDA Ramp and Steps under Part 7 Class M of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.
Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE
Pending
Received 14 Oct 2026OutlineDM/26/02767/PN561.23 km from centreDurham council
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Siting of two portakabins/shipping containers for storage purposes.
Land To North Of 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE
Pending
Received 14 Oct 2026OutlineDM/26/02770/CPO1.51 km from centreDurham council
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Conversion of a C3 dwelling within an existing C3 & C4 mixed use building to 2No C3 apartments.
Magdalene Heights Gilesgate Durham DH1 1SY
Pending
Received 14 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02777/FPA1.17 km from centreDurham council
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2no. 20ft portakabins/shipping containers for storage purposes.
Land To North Of 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE
Pending
Received 14 Oct 2026OutlineDM/26/02788/CPO1.51 km from centreDurham council
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Replace patio doors (retrospective)
Shincliffe Hall Hall Lane Shincliffe Durham DH1 2SY
Pending
Received 13 Oct 2026HeritageDM/26/02759/LB1.89 km from centreDurham council
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Non-material Amendment, pursuant to planning permission DM/21/00154/VOC (mixed use development comprising of leisure, retail, financial and professional services , food and drink, offices and residential units) to allow updated construction management plan.
Milburngate House Millburngate Durham DH1 5TL
Pending
Received 13 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02760/NMA1.8 km from centreDurham council
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Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/21/00155/VOC for an amendment to condition 5 to allow for an updated construction management plan for office block with shop, food and drink and assembly & leisure uses below.
Milburngate House Millburngate Durham DH1 5TL
Pending
Received 13 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02761/NMA1.79 km from centreDurham council
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Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/18/00894/FPA (hotel with commerical units) for an amendment to condition 5 to allow for an updated construction management plan.
Former Milburngate House Site Millburngate Durham DH1 5TL
Pending
Received 13 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02762/NMA1.8 km from centreDurham council
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Variation of conditions 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19 of planning permission DM/24/02710/FPA ( partial demolition, refurbishment and retention of the existing college buildings, and construction of a new two-storey teaching block and ancillary buildings with associated external works, substation, landscaping and access) as amended by applications ref: DM/25/01902/NMA, DM/26/00329/NMA, and DM/26/01391/NMA to capture the phased demolition of the Science Block and to allow the habitat completion report to be approved within 12 months of occupation.
East Durham And Houghall Community College Houghall Durham DH1 3SG
Pending
Received 12 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02745/VOC0.97 km from centreDurham council
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New boundary walls to front of property to include lights, composite panelling and gates
10 Ramside Park Carrville Durham DH1 1NS
Pending
Received 11 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02732/FPA3.16 km from centreDurham council
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Single story rear extension of 4m (L) x 3.5m (W) x 3m (H)
24 Raby Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5NJ
Pending
Received 08 Oct 2026OutlineDM/26/02725/HPN3.62 km from centreDurham council
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Reduce crown and crown spread of 1 no. Ash (T803) by approximately 2 metres
Land North East Of 4 St Marys Close Shincliffe DH1 2ND
Pending
Received 08 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02726/TCA1.13 km from centreDurham council
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Pollard 1 no. Ash tree (T804)
Land To The East Of Yew Tree Cottage Bank Foot Shincliffe DH1 2PD
Pending
Received 08 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02784/TCA1.69 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition 3 (details of materials) pursuant to planning permission DM/26/01629/VOC.
6 Princes Street Durham DH1 4RP
Pending
Received 07 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02707/DRC2.3 km from centreDurham council
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1x Norway maple to be crown raised by 4m and laterally reduced by 2m on car park side of the tree. 1x Whitebeam to be latterly reduced by 1.5m
Land To The West Of 82-83 High Street Carrville DH1 1AT
Pending
Received 07 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02708/TPO2.87 km from centreDurham council
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T1 Catalpha Tree (Indian Bean) - crown reduction by 5m to remove encroachment from properties and balance the crown.
28 Grape Lane Durham DH1 4PT
Pending
Received 07 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02709/TCA1.82 km from centreDurham council
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1. Conifer - trim back as far as practical over the drive without cutting into the brown wood 2. Willow - reduce the height by 2m 3. Conifer - fell as close to current ground level as practical 5. Birch x2 - prune to clear the overhead service cable by 0.5m 6. Rowan - prune to clear the overhead service cable by 0.5m
Copthorne 1 Wear View Durham DH1 1LW
Pending
Received 07 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02711/TCA1.33 km from centreDurham council
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Use of the site as a composite use for the purposes of agriculture, forestry, and land-based operations; a vegetable box scheme, craft and education courses, together with the construction and residential occupation of dwellings (use class C3) and other residential structures available to, and occupied by, persons by reason of and for so long as they are engaged in that use together with their families; such structures being identified on the annexed plan and schedule and marked thereon in green comprising: Houses 1, 2 and 3, the Yurt, the Well, and the Geodome, together with the use of further structures, identified on the annexed plan and schedule and marked thereon in yellow comprising: the Tunnel, the two Caravans, the Field Shelter, the Hen House, the Compost Toilet, the two Timber Stores, the Tool Shed, and the Summerhouse, being either incidental or ancillary to the said use where stated and including the accommodation on a transient basis of volunteers and visitors engaged in or assisting with that use, but excluding any use of the structures numbered [014] Tool Shed and [015] Summerhouse otherwise than as operational development by s171B(1), such composite use, taken as a whole, not falling within any use class specified in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) and being accordingly a sui generis use and Operational Development: The erection of the operational development identified in the Buildings Schedule hereto and marked thereon [1] to [15] at their respective locations on the plan.
Cookes West Wood Alum Waters New Brancepeth DH7 7JP
Pending
Received 06 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02687/CEU4.63 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition 5 (Accessible & Neurodivergent Supportive Bedspaces Allocation & Management Strategy) pursuant to appeal decision APP/X1355/W/25/3376424.
Hallgarth Care Home Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Pending
Received 06 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02691/DRC1.04 km from centreDurham council
Council record →On planit.org.uk →
New Signage
Durham University Teaching And Learning Centre South Road Durham DH1 3LS
Pending
Received 06 Oct 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02696/AD1.52 km from centreDurham council
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Single storey front extension
3 Musgrave Gardens Gilesgate Durham DH1 1PN
Pending
Received 05 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02669/FPA1.21 km from centreDurham council
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Internal alterations to form new coffee shop, with alterations to internal ventilation, external decorations and alterations to existing stonework. Formation of new counter,fixed seating ,disabled toilet and kitchen prep area.
6 - 7 Market Place Durham DH1 3HL
Pending
Received 05 Oct 2026HeritageDM/26/02679/LB1.51 km from centreDurham council
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Proposal seeks to form three new airbricks within plinth course to front elevation.
24 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Pending
Received 04 Oct 2026HeritageDM/26/02651/LB1.02 km from centreDurham council
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Renewal of the existing internal and external perimeter wall security lighting columns
HM Prison Frankland Finchale Avenue Brasside Durham DH1 5YD
Pending
Received 01 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02641/FPA3.74 km from centreDurham council
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Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use as a small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
23 Mistletoe Street Durham DH1 4EP
Pending
Received 01 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02643/CEU2.23 km from centreDurham council
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Renewal of the existing internal and external perimeter CCTV camera posts
HM Prison Frankland Finchale Avenue Brasside Durham DH1 5YD
Pending
Received 01 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02648/FPA3.74 km from centreDurham council
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Ground Floor Front Bay Window
4 Fellside Gardens Carrville Durham DH1 1AB
Pending
Received 30 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02633/FPA2.24 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of first floor community hub to 2-beroom residential flat (C3) with associated parking space and EV Charging unit.
13 Church Lane Durham DH1 3HF
Pending
Received 30 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02638/FPA1.14 km from centreDurham council
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T1 Apple - re-pollard back to established main framework to allow entangled rose shrub to be removed from the crown
19 Nevilledale Terrace Durham DH1 4QG
Approved
Received 29 Sept 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02625/TCA2.09 km from centreDurham council
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Non material amendment pursuant to DM/26/00835/FPA to replace brick to the side extension with an off white render and the addition of a rooflight to the side elevation of the extension
15 Warkworth Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5PB
Approved
Received 29 Sept 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02630/NMA3.61 km from centreDurham council
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Change of Use from a 3-bedroom single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 3-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for up to 3 occupants, including internal soundproofing measures and provision for bike and bin storage.
113 High Street Carrville Durham DH1 1BQ
Pending
Received 27 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02599/FPA2.6 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition 3 (HMO Management Plan) pursuant of planning permission DM/23/02725/FPA, Allowed on Appeal Reference: APP/X1355/W/24/3339046
4 Monks Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HD
Approved with conditions
Received 27 Sept 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02610/DRC1.49 km from centreDurham council
Council record →On planit.org.uk →
Single story side extension to create new SEN space.
St Oswalds Church Of England Infant And Nursery School Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ
Pending
Received 24 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02579/FPA1.2 km from centreDurham council
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Retention of temporary buildings (offices, canteen, containers, bike store, gate house and ancillary accommodation) for a two year period during construction work on site
Pragmatic Semiconductor Limited St Johns Road Meadowfield Industrial Estate Meadowfield Durham DH7 8RJ
Pending
Received 24 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02581/FPA4.53 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed rooftop telecommunications installation including 9no. TEF antennas comprising 6no,1no. 300mm dish, with 1no. cabinet and 1no and ancillary works.
Her Majestys Passport Office Freemans Reach Riverside Place Durham DH1 1SL
Pending
Received 23 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02568/FPA1.68 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed rooftop telecommunications installation comprising 6no. TEF antennas, 15no. RRUs, 2no. dishes, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary development, all supported on a proposed 6.00m climbable steel grille frame.
Jobcentre Plus Elvet House Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3BP
Pending
Received 23 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02575/FPA1.06 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of Condition 4 (Springwell Hall Refurbishment) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/24/01173/FPA.
St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG
Approved
Received 22 Sept 2026Decided 07 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02557/DRC2.46 km from centreDurham council
Council record →On planit.org.uk →
Discharge of condition 19 (bat boxes) pursuant to planning applicaion DM/25/02827/FPA.
7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Approved with conditions
Received 22 Sept 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02560/DRC2.04 km from centreDurham council
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Retention of the relocation of fence within properties boundary
Sherburn House Farm Shincliffe Lane Sherburn House Durham DH1 2SQ
Pending
Received 22 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02561/FPA1.93 km from centreDurham council
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Lime x8 - pollard to previously reduced points leaving stems at 7m. (amended proposal)
Walkway The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Approved
Received 21 Sept 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02546/TCA1.69 km from centreDurham council
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Use of property as a 5-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
9 Newcastle Terrace Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5EG
Pending
Received 20 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02516/FPA3.64 km from centreDurham council
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15 self set whitebeam trees that need to be cut down to ground level as they are completely blocking the windows on the rear of the building
Travel Lodge Station Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 1LJ
Approved
Received 20 Sept 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02523/TCA1.05 km from centreDurham council
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Removal of the existing timber and steel covered walkway/canopy attached to the Vallance Building, including making good the adjoining building fabric and paved surfaces following removal.
Durham School Quarryheads Lane Durham DH1 4SZ
Pending
Received 17 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02493/FPA1.91 km from centreDurham council
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Willow (T1) - felling and removal
1 Burn Hall Durham DH1 3SR
Approved
Received 17 Sept 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02499/TCA4.16 km from centreDurham council
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Erection of masonry boundary wall and gates to front
Aidan House Elvet Moor Durham DH1 3PR
Pending
Received 17 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02500/FPA2.55 km from centreDurham council
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Non-Material Amendment pursuant to consent DM/25/03595/FPA for the demolition of existing garage to be replaced with a single storey wraparound extension, double storey side extension. Existing UPVC windows to be replaced with similar profile units in existing apertures. Solar panels on the proposed double storey roof (amended proposal).
11 Rothbury Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5PQ
Approved
Received 17 Sept 2026Decided 18 Oct 2026AmendmentDM/26/02504/NMA3.73 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of conditions 3 (CMP), 4 (sustainability statement) and 6 (management plan and noise management plan) pursuant to appeal decision APP/X1355/W/25/3376424.
Hallgarth Care Home Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Approved
Received 16 Sept 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02488/DRC1.04 km from centreDurham council
Council record →On planit.org.uk →
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Use of property as a residential home for two children/young people supported by non-resident carers (Class C2).
Rowanwood Clay Lane Durham DH1 4QL
Pending
Received 14 Sept 2026OutlineDM/26/02452/CPO2.08 km from centreDurham council
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Retention of timber boundary fence to front and side of host dwelling including sliding gate
Rosmini House Woodbine Road Pity Me Durham DH1 5DR
Pending
Received 14 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02455/FPA4.14 km from centreDurham council
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Demolition of the existing terrace and erection of a single-storey rear extension with a new terrace over.
9 Springfield Park Durham DH1 4LS
Pending
Received 14 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02463/FPA2.97 km from centreDurham council
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Variation of Condition 4 (Opening Hours) pursuant to DM/16/03376/FPA
17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Pending
Received 13 Sept 2026ConditionsDM/26/02444/VOC1.06 km from centreDurham council
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Replacement of the existing polycarbonate panels to the link bridges with a light-coloured Rockpanel rainscreen cladding system.
Sheraton House Sheraton Park Durham DH1 4FL
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02418/FPA2.44 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of a 1.5 x 1.5m level, stone-paved platform with dressed stone kerbing to enable disabled access to the Terrace in the Lower Walled Garden at Old Durham Gardens.
Old Durham Gardens Bent House Lane Durham DH1 2RY
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02421/FPA0.12 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of two metal information signs on the boundary of Old Durham Gardens
Old Durham Gardens Bent House Lane Durham DH1 2RY
Approved
Received 10 Sept 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026HeritageDM/26/02422/LB0.08 km from centreDurham council
Council record →On planit.org.uk →
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for conversion of existing garage into habitable space with increase in height of flat roof
19 Alexandra Close Framwellgate Moor Durham DH1 5ED
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026OutlineDM/26/02428/CPO3.72 km from centreDurham council
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Two-storey rear extension
22 Frank Street Gilesgate Moor Durham DH1 2JF
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02430/FPA0.96 km from centreDurham council
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1x wall-mounted sign and 1x free-standing sign
Old Durham Gardens Bent House Lane Durham DH1 2RY
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02437/AD0.08 km from centreDurham council
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Permission in principle for 5no residential dwellings
Woodside Sleetburn Lane Langley Moor Durham DH7 8LQ
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026OutlineDM/26/02449/PIP4.24 km from centreDurham council
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Replacement front porch and installation of conservation velux window to front roof slope with brick planters, raised patio and shed to rear garden
22 Crossgate Peth Durham DH1 4PZ
Pending
Received 10 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02465/FPA2.2 km from centreDurham council
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Certificate of Lawfulness for use of property as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
4 Cross View Terrace Durham DH1 4JY
Pending
Received 08 Sept 2026AmendmentDM/26/02381/CEU2.66 km from centreDurham council
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Ash Tree (T1) - pollard by a third and removal of deadwood
201 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QN
Approved
Received 08 Sept 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02387/TCA1.15 km from centreDurham council
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Conversion of original integral double garage to habitable accommodation, construction of detached double garage with office and shower/wc above with associated works plus felling and removal of Holly, Lawson Cypress, Sycamore stem and mixed shrub planting
Durham View Whitesmocks Durham DH1 4LL
Pending
Received 08 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02397/FPA3.01 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of vacant catering space (Use Class F1 [a]) to a retail unit (Use Class E [a]), including alterations to the elevation to incorporate the installation of an external door and louvres to be used as a customer entrance.
Durham University Teaching And Learning Centre South Road Durham DH1 3LS
Pending
Received 07 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02376/FPA1.54 km from centreDurham council
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Conversion of garage into habitable room, construct tiled roof over garage, utility and 'bay' and build up part of lounge window
42 Hylton Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5LS
Pending
Received 06 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02367/FPA3.26 km from centreDurham council
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Alterations to existing shopfront comprising re-decoration, replacement timber doors and windows with entrance ramp and installation of internal security shutter
Faru 29 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD
Pending
Received 03 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02344/FPA1.6 km from centreDurham council
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1no externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no externally illuminated projecting sign
Faru 29 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD
Pending
Received 03 Sept 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02345/AD1.6 km from centreDurham council
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10 no. new full height guillotine window installations with lower level plant window boxes.
Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill 21 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB
Pending
Received 03 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02351/FPA1.62 km from centreDurham council
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Replacement external balustrading and fenestration to front and rear elevations of host dwelling
34 Albert Street Durham DH1 4RJ
Pending
Received 02 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02326/FPA2.39 km from centreDurham council
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Loft conversion in existing bungalow with creation of 2no. dormers (front and rear); including rooflight and 1no. gable end window. Extension to front elevation to create porch. Demolition of existing single garage and creation of garden room/workshop building.
12 Deans Walk Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HA
Pending
Received 01 Sept 2026FullDM/26/02310/FPA1.46 km from centreDurham council
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Targeted intrusive investigations to the Grade II* listed Tythe Barn (No. 1120616) and Grade II listed, Barns West (Officers Club (No. 1323279)), Barns east (Dojo (No. 1323279)), Link Building (No. 1323279) and the courtyard wall
H M Prison Durham 19B Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HU
Approved with conditions
Received 01 Sept 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026HeritageDM/26/02311/LB0.97 km from centreDurham council
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H1 - 9 conifer trees fell to ground level, T1 - Elm fell to ground level, T2 Oak - reduce two branches by 2.5m, T3 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m, T4 Sycamore - remove tree to ground level, T5 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m, T6 Sycamore - reduce overhang to fence by 2m and T7 Poplar - reduce back to previous pruning cuts and points
Highgate House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN
Pending
Received 01 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02315/TPO2.42 km from centreDurham council
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Works to protected trees (PN1-319) as outlined in the 'Health and Condition Tree Report' dated 2nd September 2026
5 Almoners Barn Durham DH1 3TZ
Approved
Received 01 Sept 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02319/TPO2.43 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition 13 (materials) of planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA
7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Approved
Received 01 Sept 2026Decided 06 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02321/DRC2.04 km from centreDurham council
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T1. Conifer - fell
Durham University Palace Green Durham DH1 3RL
Approved
Received 01 Sept 2026Decided 11 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02322/TCA1.41 km from centreDurham council
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T1, T2, and T3. Sycamore - fell T4. Paper Birch - Crown reduction by a maximum of 2m in vertical height and 1.5m in lateral spread. Crown thin by 15% to remove dead, diseased, and crossing branches T5. Sycamore - fell
10 Ramside Park Carrville Durham DH1 1NS
Pending
Received 01 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02323/TCA3.14 km from centreDurham council
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Change of use of ground floor to Class E (b) for use as restaurant
Durham C I U Headquarters Ltd Club Union House Flass Street Durham DH1 4EF
Pending
Received 31 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02287/FPA2.17 km from centreDurham council
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Non-material amendment to update the Construction Phase Plan approved under Condition 12 of planning permission DM/24/01173/FPA, in order to take into account the construction and school traffic management proposals required to facilitate the continuation of the Phase 3 demolition and refurbishment works to take account of the extended time required to remove asbestos from the site.
St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG
Approved
Received 31 Aug 2026Decided 27 Sept 2026AmendmentDM/26/02289/NMA2.46 km from centreDurham council
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Partial dismantling and rebuilding of a portion of walled garden, repair and conservation works to masonry walls and coping stones and replacement of concrete cappings with new stone copings
The Hall Croxdale Durham DH6 5JP
Pending
Received 31 Aug 2026HeritageDM/26/02296/LB4.36 km from centreDurham council
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Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii
Land To The South Of 7 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE
Approved
Received 31 Aug 2026Decided 10 Sept 2026TreesDM/26/02297/TCA1.33 km from centreDurham council
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Ash (T5) - crown lift to 4m, Larch (T8) - prune back crown by 3m, Birch x2 and Beech (T10) - felling and removal (Amended Description)
The Pump House Cottage Houghall Farm Lane Houghall Durham DH1 3PJ
Approved
Received 31 Aug 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026TreesDM/26/02298/TCA1 km from centreDurham council
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Rear first floor extension and internal alterations
Whitworth House 7 Percy Terrace Durham DH1 4DY
Approved
Received 27 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02283/FPA2.56 km from centreDurham council
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Conversion of former agricultural storage building to 1no residential dwelling.
Barn To The North Of Langley Wood House Sleetburn Lane Langley Moor DH7 8LQ
Pending
Received 27 Aug 2026OutlineDM/26/02301/PIP4.12 km from centreDurham council
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Renovation of existing sliding sash windows
44 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Approved
Received 24 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02227/FPA0.98 km from centreDurham council
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Single-storey front extension and canopy, single-storey side extension and conversion of detached garage into habitable accommodation, new pedestrian and vehicular access with hardstanding
45 Raby Road Newton Hall Durham DH1 5NJ
Approved
Received 23 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02239/FPA3.61 km from centreDurham council
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Installation of freestanding air source heat pump to rear elevation
44 The Croft Sherburn Hill Durham DH6 1QL
Pending
Received 20 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02199/FPA4.98 km from centreDurham council
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1no externally illuminated hanging sign, 1no non-illuminated fascia sign, 2no non-illuminated poster signs, 1no internally illuminated brass sign, 3no LED floodlights and retention of 1no Lantern
The Bridge 39 - 40 North Road Durham DH1 4SE
Approved
Received 20 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02204/AD2.09 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge Condition 14 of Planning Permission DM/25/02827/FPA
7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Approved
Received 18 Aug 2026Decided 06 Oct 2026ConditionsDM/26/02186/DRC2.04 km from centreDurham council
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Discharge of condition 3 (Property and Tenant Management Plan), Condition 4 (external cycle storage) and condition 5 (bin store provision) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01124/FPA.
27 Pine Avenue Sherburn Road Estate Durham DH1 2EX
Pending
Received 17 Aug 2026ConditionsDM/26/02172/DRC0.56 km from centreDurham council
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Proposed 2-storey side extension and single storey rear extension
4 St Leonards Framwelgate Peth Durham DH1 4NH
Approved
Received 16 Aug 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02146/FPA2.39 km from centreDurham council
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Two storey side extension with associated roof extension and extension of existing front porch (resubmission of DM/25/02617/FPA)
3 Toll House Road Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4HU
Pending
Received 16 Aug 2026FullDM/26/02147/FPA3.07 km from centreDurham council
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Replacement of 2 no. freestanding external information signs adjacent to the north entrance of Durham Cathedral.
Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
Pending
Received 16 Aug 2026AdvertisingDM/26/02150/AD1.53 km from centreDurham council
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Demolition of existing single storey side and rear extension; construction of new single storey side and rear extension.
10 The Grove North End Durham DH1 4LU
Approved
Received 16 Aug 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026FullDM/26/02154/FPA2.76 km from centreDurham council
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Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Use to merge C3 dwellings at no.11 and no.12 Sunderland Bridge into 1no. dwellinghouse. No external alterations proposed
11 & 12 Sunderland Bridge Durham DH6 5HB
Approved
Received 16 Aug 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026OutlineDM/26/02155/CPO4.63 km from centreDurham council
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