17 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00286/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration
Change of useCommercial & major worksShopfrontsUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Refurbishment of an existing vacant Class E unit, including installation of extraction system, alterations to the shopfront, and change of use of adjacent open space to provide an external seating area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Feb 2026
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Validated
25 Mar 2026
✓
Consultation
19 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 2 Jun 2026.

Documents 4

Statements & assessments 1

PDF NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN Supporting Information · 15 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 2 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF HVAC DESIGN REPORT Supporting Information · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH1 4SL
Received
5 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Stina Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14675179
Neighbours
25 Mar 2026
Consultation
19 May 2026
Comments by
2 Jun 2026
Site notice
9 Apr 2026
Press notice
2 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
30B The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
New illuminated signage to the front of the building
DM/25/03554/AD
2025 Approved
Units 22 To 24 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Change of use from Class E to a drinking establishment with enhanced food provision (Sui…
DM/25/02946/FPA
2025 Approved
First Floor Office Bridge House North Road Durham DH1 4PW
Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Plannin…
DM/25/03199/PN56
2025
1 - 4 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Proposed X1 fascia Sign & X1 hanging sign to shopfront.
DM/25/02164/AD
2024 Approved
38 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Display of vinyl graphics on red dibond panels installed externally to shop windows
DM/24/01720/AD
2023 Approved
20 & 21 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Erection and Display of 1no illuminated fascia signage, 2no. non - illuminated hanging si…
DM/23/02242/AD
2023 Refused
First Floor Office Bridge House North Road Durham DH1 4PW
Change of use for the first floor of Bridge House from office (Use Class E) to purpose-bu…
DM/23/03400/FPA
2023 Approved
1-6 Lambton Walk Durham DH1 4SW
Replacement of all front elevation windows from timber to upvc/aluminium
DM/23/02301/FPA
2023 Approved
9 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Erection and display of 4no illuminated fascia sign and 1no non-illuminated hanging sign
DM/23/03138/AD
2023 Approved
Units 40 To 41 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 6 no. non-illuminated fascia signs…
DM/23/02989/AD
2023 Approved
Coarse Restaurant Reform Place North Road Durham DH1 4RZ
Change of use from a flat to dining space for restaurant use.
DM/23/02808/FPA
2023 Approved
Unit 7 1 - 4 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Conversion of the upper floors at Unit 7 and ground floor unit 8 at 1-4 North Road Durham…
DM/23/01905/FPA
2023 Approved
Unit 4 Bridge House North Road Durham DH1 4PW
Display 1 no. fascia sign and 1 no. non-illuminated hanging sign (amended)
DM/23/01978/AD
2023 Approved
MyDentist Framwelgate Bridge Durham DH1 4SJ
1 no. proposed fascia sign (1.8m width, 0.6m height) and 1 no. proposed projecting sign (…
DM/23/01355/AD
2023 Approved
The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Display of various advertisements including 8 no. illuminated signs and 4 no. non-illumin…
DM/23/00628/AD
2023 Approved
20 And 21 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Forming opening for installation of a ventilation louvre to the Riverside elevation
DM/23/01532/FPA
2023 Approved
9 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Installation of automatic double doors and windows
DM/23/00015/FPA
2022 Approved
1 Finlay House St Helens Well South Street Durham DH1 4DB
Reduce the crown of 1 (Robina) due to concerns about falling branches and to maintain cle…
DM/22/03418/TCA
2022 Approved
44 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Erection and display of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign and 1no non-illuminated hanging s…
DM/22/02990/AD
2022 Approved
Hill Island Brewery Unit 7 Fowlers Yard Durham DH1 3RA
Existing timber external steps to be replaced with modular steel staircase
DM/22/02096/FPA
2017 Approved
30 And 33 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Physical Alterations with Internal Modifications and Associated Works
DM/17/02241/LB
2017 Approved
Santander 37 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Non-Illuminated Fascia and Projecting Signs, Internally Illuminated ATM Surround and Inst…
DM/17/01293/AD
2017 Approved
Santander 37 The Riverwalk Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
New Shop Front with relocated ATM Cash Machine and Post Box
DM/17/01292/FPA
2017 Approved
Trees At Millburngate 1 Framwellgate Bridge Millburngate Durham DH1 4SL
Crown lift to a height of 3m and crown reduction of the row of lime trees
DM/17/01784/TCA
2016 Approved
Greggs Unit 3 1 - 4 North Road Durham DH1 4SH
Erection and display of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no. non-illuminated projecting…
DM/16/03960/AD
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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