2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

Pending Consideration DM/26/00768/LB
Council
Date received
25 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
DH1 3EQ

Description

Proposed structural interventions including removal and reinstatement of existing first floor joists with new steel supporting beams, replacement of existing ground floor internal walls, new insulated ground floor construction to Living Room & Hall and replacement of 1no. window unit. The interventions are to ensure the structural integrity of the building and are proposed to be carried out along with current works relating to approved application reference DM/25/02136/LB.

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#148 of 282

Durham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 282. 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.

Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #30 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #201 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #205 of 282
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