13 Church Lane Durham DH1 3HF Data via plota.co.uk

Pending DM/26/02638/FPA
Change of useSchools, care & communityNew homesUtility infrastructure
Council
Durham 5.2/10
Date received
1 Oct 2026
Date validated
2 Oct 2026
Postcode
DH1 3HF

Description

Change of use of first floor community hub to 2-beroom residential flat (C3) with associated parking space and EV Charging unit. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 27 Nov 2026 and 6 Dec 2026, from Durham's recent changes of use.

Day 7 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides changes of use by day 57.

Day 750 days to the predicted decision (day 57)
50%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
13%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Site constraints 6

Coal mining development high risk area
Recorded coal mining features at or near the surface. Most planning applications here need a coal mining risk assessment.
From the Mining Remediation Authority, formerly the Coal Authority. The development high risk area marks recorded coal mining features at or near the surface: mine shafts and adits, shallow workings, mine gas and former opencast sites. Most planning applications there need a coal mining risk assessment; householder applications, changes of use and some minor works are exempt. Mine entry positions come from old plans and can be out by several metres, and unrecorded workings can exist anywhere in the coalfield.
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Durham City conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
26 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: The Victoria Public House, Grade II, about 40 m from the postcode pin · 2 Grade II*, 24 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Durham built-up area; Air quality management area about 64 m away: Durham County Council Air Quality Management Area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 8 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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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Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
8 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
Retention of the installation of 2no velux windows to front elevation
DM/25/03183/FPA
2025 Refused
7 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
Felling and removal of 1no ash tree (T6)
DM/25/01435/TCA
2025 Approved
17 Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ
Change of use from open space to residential garden with parking
DM/25/00973/FPA
2025 Approved
77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Upgrade of existing lightning protection system
DM/25/00851/LB
2025 Approved
12 Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ
Sycamore - Lift lower canopy branches which are protruding the eaves of surrounding prope…
DM/25/00750/TCA
2024 Approved
Flat 1 29B Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
Retention of the removal of decayed timber lintels above window and installation of new N…
DM/24/02310/LB
2023 Approved
80 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Proposed part two storey and single storey rear extension to small HMO (Use Class C4) (de…
DM/23/02414/FPA
2023 Approved
22 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
re-roofing main building and single story extension in the back
DM/23/03152/FPA
2023 Approved
22 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Re-roofing main building and single story extension in the back
DM/23/03153/LB
2024 Approved
Land To The West Of 77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Ash (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level due to severe signs of Ash dieback
DM/24/01922/TCA
2024 Approved
12 Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ
Installation of 1x432mm diameter, non-illuminated blue plaque on the front elevation
DM/24/00894/LB
2024 Approved
21 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Replacement fenestration
DM/24/00864/LB
2024 Approved
8 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
1. Fell 1no Ash Tree and replace with Cherry and Oak trees due to significant imbalance i…
DM/24/00152/TCA
2023 Withdrawn
74 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Cl…
DM/23/02209/FPA
2023 Approved
Jobcentre Plus Elvet House Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3BP
To crown lift the 4 x Silver Birch over footpath. Crown lifting shall not exceed a maximu…
DM/23/03284/TCA
2023 Approved
7 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
T1. Conifer - fell to ground level T2. Pyracanther - reduce by 1 m and trim sides by 0.5…
DM/23/02959/TCA
2022 Approved
Flat 5 Kingsgate House 99A Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AS
Addition of two attic dormers to match existing
DM/22/03637/FPA
2022 Approved
77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Resurfacing of existing car park
DM/22/02843/FPA
2022 Approved
8 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
Renovation and replacement of existing rear fenestration
DM/22/03617/FPA
2022 Approved
17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Retrospective application for an externally mounted extract system and parapet wall above…
DM/22/01079/FPA
2016 Approved
77 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Various works to 2no. Horse chestnut trees
DM/16/03272/TCA
2016 Approved
10A - 10F Church Street Durham
Listed building consent for replacement windows.
DM/16/02625/LB
2016 Approved
6 Church Street Durham DH1 3DG
Listed building consent to replace eight windows on the front elevation.
DM/16/01796/LB
2016 Approved
1 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Change of use of side lane to hardstanding area with timber fence enclosure, replacement…
DM/16/01263/FPA
2016 Approved
70 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY
Pruning trees
DM/16/00467/TCA
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 statistics
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