University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW Data via plota.co.uk
DM/26/01262/FPA - Full Planning Application
Decided
Proposal
Installation of metal gates and railings within existing openings in the Castle Terrace Wall and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
19 May 2026
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Validated
20 May 2026
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Consultation
26 May 2026
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Approved BNG Not Required
3 Jul 2026
Approved BNG Not Required on 3 Jul 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 2 Aug 2026
Documents 6
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Consultation & comments 2
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Important details
- Council
- Durham
- Application type
- Full Planning Application
- Postcode
- DH1 3RW
- Received
- 19 May 2026
- Validated
- 20 May 2026
- Ward
- Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
- Parish
- City Of Durham
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 15 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Approved BNG Not Required
- Decision date
- 3 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Fast Track
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Purcell
Public comments
No public comments yet.
25 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14896992
- Neighbours
- 26 May 2026
- Consultation
- 26 May 2026
- Comments by
- 16 Jun 2026
- Site notice
- 29 May 2026
- Press notice
- 4 Jun 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
45 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Listed building consent for the dismantling and removal of a chimney stack to the west el…
2025
Approved
Removal of historic plaster from Senate Suite Room walls for research purposes
2025
Approved
T793 - Sycamore - Remove tree that is in close proximity to Castle walls which are at ris…
2025
Approved
Installation of a leak detection device in the plant room and the resealing of the plant…
2023
Approved
Renewal of existing below ground drainage system to the North Terrace of Durham Castle
2023
Approved
Renewal of existing below ground drainage system to the North Terrace of Durham Castle
2023
Approved
Non material amendment pursuant to DM/19/01578/FPA (Construction of passive ventilation s…
2023
Approved
Proposed new drainage system below ground to ensure that stormwater drains away from the…
2023
Approved
The replacement of glass lantern above The Black Staircase at Durham Castle.
2023
Approved
Fell to ground level 2 no. Ash (T1 + T2), remove saplings and young trees (G1) and prune…
2022
Approved
Re-landscaping of existing North Terrace to Durham Castle to provide suitable outdoor stu…
2022
Approved
Re-landscaping of existing North Terrace to Durham Castle to provide suitable outdoor stu…
2022
Approved
The addition of a secondary double door-set to create inner lobby, the removal and in-fil…
2022
Approved
Repairs to floor and walls of west wing of gatehouse and investigation of storm drain est…
2022
Approved
Repair works to masonry on north elevation of north range of Durham Castle
2022
Approved
Crown lift up to 4m over path to T6. Ornamental apple, Crown lift up to 4m to over path t…
2022
Approved
Repair works to masonry on north elevation of north range of Durham Castle
2022
Approved
Discharge of Condition(s) 7 (Archaeological Watching Brief) pursuant to DM/21/02159/LB
2022
Approved
Discharge of condition 7 of planning approval DM/19/01578/FPA relating to an archaeologic…
2021
Approved
Listed Building Consent for proposed upgraded Wi-Fi works
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10 - 11 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB
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Minor alteration to install specialist box making machine within exhibition workshop and…
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Replacement shop front and installation of first floor gable window
2023
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23 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD
Hand painted sign to existing fascia
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Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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.
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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
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