St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/02289/NMA - Non Material Amendment Approved

Proposal

Non-material amendment to update the Construction Phase Plan approved under Condition 12 of planning permission , in order to take into account the construction and school traffic management proposals required to facilitate the continuation of the Phase 3 demolition and refurbishment works to take account of the extended time required to remove asbestos from the site. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Sept 2026
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Validated
15 Sept 2026
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Approved
28 Sept 2026

Approved on 28 Sept 2026 · NMA Delegated · Last checked 29 Sept 2026

Associated applications 6

Site constraints 6

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.
Local nature reserve 276 m away: Flass Vale
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Durham built-up area; Green belt 93 m away: Tyne and Wear.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

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 area10,263 m² (110,470 sq ft)
Energy ratingA+ (asset rating -1)
UseNon-residential Institutions: Education
HeatingHeating and Mechanical 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
Non Material Amendment
Postcode
DH1 4NG
Received
1 Sept 2026
Validated
15 Sept 2026
Ward
Neville's Cross
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Oct 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
28 Sept 2026
Decision level
NMA Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lichfields

Public comments

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Last counted 29 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15190230
Planning Portal ref
PP-15190230
Statutory expiry
13 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
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. 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

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.