7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/01396/DRC - Details Reserved by Condition Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Discharge condition 3 of planning permission Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
2 Jun 2026
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Consultation
4 Jun 2026
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Approved
29 Jun 2026

Approved on 29 Jun 2026 · DRC Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 1

Decision & officer reports 1

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Associated applications 7

Site constraints 5

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.
Local nature reserve 232 m away: Flass Vale
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
6 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Durham built-up area; Air quality management area 16 m away: Durham County Council Air Quality Management Area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Details Reserved by Condition
Postcode
DH1 4DJ
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
29 Jun 2026
Decision level
DRC Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Howarth Litchfield

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14971570
Consultation
4 Jun 2026
Comments by
25 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
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Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Durham Railway Viaduct South West Of Train Station Station Approach Durham DH1 4RB
Installation of mesh fence up to a height of 1.15 metres (to the top of the existing para…
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2025 Approved
Durham Railway Viaduct South West Of Train Station Station Approach Durham DH1 4RB
Installation of anti-trespass fencing along internal face of both viaduct parapets 2.3 m…
DM/25/01380/LB
2025
4A, 4B And 4C Parkside Durham DH1 4RE
Proposed external refurbishment including stone & masonry repairs, door & window replacem…
DM/25/01777/FPA
2024 Approved
27 North Road Durham DH1 4SG
Create new interface details with the new bus station including new flashings, making goo…
DM/24/03246/LB
2024
37 North Road Durham DH1 4SE
Change of use of first floor offices to residential flat (Use Class C3)
DM/24/02806/FPA
2024 Approved
53-53A North Road Durham DH1 4SF
Change of use of first and second floors (Use Class C3) to use as cafe/restaurant in conn…
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2023 Approved
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Fell 1.no tree due to damage caused to foundations
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2023 Approved
27 North Road Durham DH1 4SG
Erection of new metal railings to the front (North Road) elevation.
DM/23/00651/LB
2022 Approved
27 North Road Durham DH1 4SG
Remove remains of stone chimney at eaves level south (rear) elevation and slate over to m…
DM/22/03685/LB
2021 Approved
37 North Road Durham DH1 4SE
Change of use of ground floor premises from Dental Surgery (Use Class E) to Hot Food Take…
DM/21/01752/FPA
2021 Approved
Durham Railway Viaduct South West Of Train Station Station Approach Durham DH1 4RB
Listed building consent to install 1no downpipe to railway viaduct
DM/21/02288/LB
2020 Approved
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The installation of stainless steel flue to rear (retrospective)
DM/20/00059/FPA
2020 Approved
Bus Station North Road Durham DH1 4SG
Demolition of bus station and erection of a replacement including office space
DM/20/00912/FPA
2019 Approved
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Change of use, extension and alteration of windows to the principal elevation of a dwelli…
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New dwelling with associated works to create a 3 bed C4 house in multiple occupation
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2018 Approved
Bridge Hotel 39 - 40 North Road Durham DH1 4SE
Erection and display of 1no illuminated hanging sign, 1 illuminated poster sign, 1no non…
DM/18/03663/AD
2018 Approved
22 Sutton Street Durham DH1 4BW
Installation of roof lights to front and rear elevation to allow a loft conversion and al…
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2018 Approved
Metcalfe House North Road Durham DH1 4UE
Conversion of existing roof void for student accommodation in association with an existin…
DM/18/03368/FPA
2018 Refused
Metcalfe House North Road Durham DH1 4UE
Conversion of existing roof void and external alterations to create 3 bedroom flat for C4…
DM/18/01882/FPA
2018 Approved
22 Mitchell Street Durham DH1 4DQ
The change of use of a dwelling (Class C3) to small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C…
DM/18/01270/FPA
2017 Approved
52 North Road Durham DH1 4SF
Non-Illuminated Fascia Sign
DM/17/02953/AD
2017 Approved
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Change of Use from Florist (A1) to Cafe (A3)
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2016 Approved
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Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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