90 - 97 Elvet Bridge Durham DH1 3AG Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/00866/LB - Listed Building Consent Pending Consideration
Listed buildingsUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Installation of internal & external fibre cables to buildings 90-97 Elvet Bridge Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Apr 2026
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Validated
26 May 2026
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Consultation
9 Jun 2026
Decision
Expected by 21 Jul 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 136.

The consultation period closed on 9 Jul 2026.

Documents 3

Statements & assessments 1

PDF SURVEY PHOTOS Photo · 2 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF DESIGN & CONSERVATION Consultee Comment · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 11

Scheduled monument: Elvet Bridge
Scheduled monument consent is needed for any work to it, separate from planning permission.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Grade II listed: 94 and 95, Elvet Bridge
List entry 1120634 · 1 m away · 47 more listed buildings within 150 m (5 Grade I, 3 Grade II*, 39 Grade II)
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.
Show the other 47 with distances
Historic England ↗
Flood zone 3, rivers and sea
High chance: a 1 in 100 or greater annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
Flood map ↗
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.
Also on the record
World heritage site 118 m away: Durham Castle and Cathedral; Radon affected area, class 2; Flood defence 14 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 2 year flood); Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Durham built-up area; Heritage at risk 95 m away: Castle Wall, behind 3, North Bailey, Durham and Framwellgate; Air quality management area 40 m away: Durham County Council Air Quality Management Area.
Not affected
Not green belt

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.

Building

Floor area35 m² (377 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 76)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
DH1 3AG
Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Openreach

Decision outlook

Day 136, past the statutory target. 95% of listed building works in Durham are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 8 Oct 2026.

Day 13680 days past the 56-day target
75%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
98decided in the last year

Plota live figures for listed building works decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

6 neighbours consulted · Last counted 8 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14832163
Planning Portal ref
PP-14832163
Neighbours
9 Jun 2026
Consultation
9 Jun 2026
Comments by
9 Jul 2026
Site or press notice
11 Jun 2026
Statutory expiry
21 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
The Boathouse Inn Elvet Bridge Durham DH1 3AF
Retrospective display of mural-style advertisement.
DM/25/02524/AD
2023 Approved
The City 84 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
Erection of timber canopy and vertical boarding to enclose beer terrace
DM/23/02029/LB
2023 Approved
The City 84 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
Erection of timber canopy and vertical boarding to enclose beer terrace (retrospective)
DM/23/02028/FPA
2023 Approved
St Andrews Court New Elvet Durham DH1 3AH
Sycamore (G1) - reduce height by 3m, crown lift to 4-5m, remove epicormic growth and seve…
DM/23/03012/TCA
2023 Approved
5 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
1no internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no hanging sign
DM/23/01186/AD
2023 Approved
Multi Storey Car Park High Street Durham DH1 3UL
Fell 1no Sycamore tree and prune away from building to provide 1 - 1.5m clearance to 1no…
DM/23/01082/TCA
2023 Refused
5 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
Installation of new shop front (amended description)
DM/23/00445/FPA
2022 Approved
3A Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HL
Retention of non-illuminated fascia sign
DM/22/03376/AD
2022 Approved
82 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
Display of non illuminated individual lettering to front elevation.
DM/22/02287/AD
2022 Approved
82 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
Installation of new shop front.
DM/22/02286/FPA
2021 Approved
10 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
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DM/21/03043/FPA
2021 Approved
10 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
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DM/21/03044/LB
2022 Approved
The Boathouse Yard Elvet Bridge Durham DH1 3AF
Refurbishment of area known as Boathouse Yard to include re-paving and other associated w…
DM/22/00452/FPA
2021 Approved
Durham Marriott Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN
Installation of replacement signs to include 4 no. sets of individual letters and 2 no. f…
DM/21/02506/LB
2021 Approved
Durham Marriott Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN
Installation of replacement signs to include 4 no. sets of individual letters and 2 no. f…
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2021 Approved
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Change of Use from retail (E class) to drinking establishment (Sui Generis)
DM/21/01282/FPA
2021 Approved
The City 84 New Elvet Durham DH1 3AQ
Remedial works to the rear elevation comprising the careful stripping and rebuilding of t…
DM/21/01625/LB
2021 Approved
87A - 87B Elvet Bridge Durham DH1 3AG
Aluminium vent cover 300mm x 300mm that sits above door to rear of premises (retrospectiv…
DM/21/00737/FPA
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Durham Marriott Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN
Display of cast iron painted sign on transom, painted sign on door head, projecting sign…
DM/21/00359/LB
2021 Approved
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2016 Approved
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Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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. 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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.