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DM/26/01330/FPA - Full Planning Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

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Application progress

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Received
27 May 2026
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Validated
28 May 2026
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Consultation
1 Jun 2026
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Approved
20 Jul 2026

Approved on 20 Jul 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 20 Jul 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FAST TRACK Delegated Report · 20 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN, ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 27 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF DESIGN & CONSERVATION Consultee Comment · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 9

Public footpath 4 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Durham City conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
World heritage site 3 m away: Durham Castle and Cathedral
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic England ↗
Scheduled monument 100 m away: Elvet Bridge
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
72 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Castle Terrace Wall Castle Wall Behind Nos 7-18 Consecutive, Grade I, 35 m away · 11 Grade I, 6 Grade II*, 55 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Priority habitat 4 m away: Deciduous woodland; Inside the Durham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH1 3PQ
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
28 May 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved BNG Not Required
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
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Agent
Steve Major Limited

How this decision compares

Decided in 53 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 97% of extensions here are.

73%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
596decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14948145
Planning Portal ref
PP-14948145
Neighbours
1 Jun 2026
Consultation
1 Jun 2026
Comments by
2 Jul 2026
Site or press notice
11 Jun 2026
Statutory expiry
23 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Durham ranks #190 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Durham decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #52 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #190 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #213 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
49 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
201 decided
1,706
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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