Prince Bishops Shopping Centre High Street Durham DH1 3UJ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00566/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Decision

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

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Application progress

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Received

6 Mar 2026

✓

Consultation

1 May 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 8 May 2026.

Documents 77

Statements & assessments 45

Plans & drawings 3

PDF AREA FRAMEWORK TRAVEL PLAN Supporting Information · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP) Supporting Information · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ISSUED DRAWING REGISTER Supporting Information · 6 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 21

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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: Track to view
Target decision: 26 Jun 2026
Decision level: Committee
Agent: Lichfields

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14683023
Neighbours: 22 May 2026
Consultation: 1 May 2026
Comments by: 8 May 2026
Site notice: 24 Mar 2026
Press notice: 26 Mar 2026
Env. assessment: Yes

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

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Durham

Planning Authority Score

5.2/10

Average

#134 of 292 councils

Relevant to this application:

Householder decisions

Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 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.

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, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #32 of 292

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #27 of 292

59%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #185 of 292

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #212 of 292

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

Prince Bishops Shopping Centre High Street Durham DH1 3UJ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 77

Statements & assessments 45

Plans & drawings 3

Consultation & comments 21

Other documents 8

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