Prince Bishops Shopping Centre High Street Durham DH1 3UJ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Revised scheme incorporating amendments, for the redevelopment of the existing shopping centre, comprising partial demolition of the shopping centre above the existing mall level (Levels 5 and above) and erection of replacement commercial units (Class E), and purpose built student accommodation (Sui Generis) at Level 5 and above, along with a new outdoor public square and public realm improvements. External alterations to the boat repair and maintenance workshop including use of external area to create outside terrace (Class E), external alterations to the elevations of the retained areas of the shopping centre and car park, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 15 Sept 2026 · County Planning Committee · Last checked 17 Sept 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Durham County Planning Committee on 2 Jun 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because the scheme would support regeneration, jobs, town-centre vitality and heritage, despite limited policy conflict.
- Residents and groups raised concerns about student housing, retail loss, viability, active travel, design, contributions and the construction period.
- The committee approved the application with the recommended contributions and conditions.
Source: Plota analysis of Durham's committee minutes of 2 Jun 2026.
Documents 78
Statements & assessments 45
Plans & drawings 4
Consultation & comments 21
Other documents 8
Site constraints 8
Show all 49 with distances
- 51 m18, Elvet BridgeGrade I
- 54 m17, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 58 m16, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 65 m12, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 72 m10, 11 and 11a, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 74 m9, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 74 m21, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 75 m8, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 80 m24, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 81 m25, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 84 mElvet BridgeGrade I
- 85 m26, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 91 mEstate HouseGrade II
- 93 mBarclays BankGrade II
- 94 m36, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 97 m37, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 98 m70, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 100 m71 and 72, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 101 m38 and 39, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 102 m68, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 103 m76, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 104 m78, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 105 m73-75, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 105 m40, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 106 m79 and 80, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 109 mStatue of Neptune in Market PlaceGrade II
- 109 m11, Market PlaceGrade II
- 109 m62, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 111 m41 and 42, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 119 mNational Westminster BankGrade II
- 119 m43, 43a and 44, Saddler StreetGrade II
- 119 m96 and 97, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 124 mStatue of Third Marquess of LondonderryGrade II*
- 126 mChurch of St NicholasGrade II
- 128 m94 and 95, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 129 m14, Market PlaceGrade II
- 129 m45 and 46, Saddler StreetGrade II*
- 131 m91 and 91a, ClaypathGrade II
- 133 m93, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 136 m16, Market PlaceGrade II
- 139 mShop With Art Gallery Over to North of Town Hall EntranceGrade II
- 139 m90 and 91, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 140 mTown Hall and GuildhallGrade II*
- 142 mMarket TavernGrade II
- 143 mSalvation Army CitadelGrade II*
- 145 m88, Elvet BridgeGrade II
- 146 m25, Market PlaceGrade II
- 149 m22 and 23, Market PlaceGrade II
- 149 m87, 87a and 87b, Elvet BridgeGrade II
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 3UJ
- Received
- 6 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 6 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
- Parish
- City Of Durham
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 26 Jun 2026
- Decision
- S106+Approved BNG Required
- Decision date
- 15 Sept 2026
- Decision level
- County Planning Committee
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Lichfields
- Leaseholder
- Show
How this decision compares
Decided in 193 days from validation, 136 days slower than Durham's median of 57 for changes of use. Approved, as 86% of changes of use here are.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
3,030 neighbours consulted · Last counted 17 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14683023
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-14683023
- Neighbours
- 22 May 2026
- Consultation
- 1 May 2026
- Comments by
- 8 May 2026
- Site or press notice
- 24 Mar 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- Yes
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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.
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