Prince Bishops Shopping Centre High Street Durham DH1 3UJ

Pending Consideration DM/26/00566/FPA
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
6 Mar 2026
Postcode
DH1 3UJ

Description

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.

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#148 of 282

Durham is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 282. 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.

Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #30 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #201 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #205 of 282
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