Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

This site has had 7 applications since 2021: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/02150/AD Awaiting decision

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  Replacement of 2 no. freestanding external information signs adjacent to the north entrance of Durham Cathedral.

  Submitted 17 Aug 2026
• DM/26/00694/LB Granted

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  Lead roof covering renewal; stonework conservation and repair; lead hopper and downpipes; redecoration and conservation of ribbed vaults.

  Decided 12 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/25/03263/TCA Granted

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  See attached arboricultural statement for the work required

  Decided 22 Dec 2025 Trees
• DM/24/02716/TCA Decided

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  T2 - Sycamore - Fell Tree with major decay at base, which is close to boathouse, as close to ground level as practical. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Fell as close to ground level as practical. This tree is in decline with a sparse canopy which grows at an angle directly overhanging the footpath. T4 - Sycamore - Prune to clear the building by 2m and remove epicormic growth up to 4m. T5 - Sycamore - Remove low branch growing towards the building for long term clearance. T6 - Cherry - Crown reduce and reshape by 2-3m to give clearance from building and lessen the windsail of the tree due to low decay/cavity on the stem. T7 - Lime - Remove major deadwood, is located in a high use public area. T8 - Lime - Fell as close to ground level as practical. Low decay present at twin stemmed union on lower stem. Located close to historic building, would require regular pruning as this tree has basal defects recommend removing and re-planting a tree with greater clearance from the building.

  Decided 14 Nov 2024 Trees
• DM/23/00331/LB Granted

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  Addition of stone renewal and structural pinning on the Monks Garden wall

  Decided 4 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/21/02776/LB Granted

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  Stonework conservation and repairs, replacement of existing coping stone, installation of new wrought iron railing to the Monks Garden Wall

  Decided 29 Apr 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 19 Aug 2021

   Received by County Durham

2. 20 Aug 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Apr 2022

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 29 April 2022, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  DM/21/02776/LB Submitted 3 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Stonework conservation and repairs, replacement of existing coping stone, installation of new wrought iron railing to the Monks Garden Wall

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  DM/23/00331/LB Submitted 6 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Addition of stone renewal and structural pinning on the Monks Garden wall

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 14 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/25/02787/LB Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Fabric repairs to external elevations including reconstruction, stone replacement, indents and repointing, localised dismantling of existing parapet, install new damp proof course and reconstruct existing stone. Replacement of existing lead roof with hollow rolls, new lead roof with wood cored rolls. Amendments to existing decorative metal framed balustrade

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/25/03336/DRC Submitted 27 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Written scheme of archaeological investigation) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/25/02174/FPA.

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/25/02174/FPA Submitted 7 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  New compliant external ramped level access with associated landscape works; internal alterations to form accessibility ramp and associated alteration of door; removal of existing concrete sub-floor and installation of new limecrete heated floor; new north passage ceiling, removal of modern partitions.

  Granted Full applications 24 docs

• The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/25/02175/LB Submitted 7 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Alterations to form new compliant external ramped level access with associated landscape works; internal alterations to form accessibility ramp and associated alteration of door; removal of existing concrete sub-floor and installation of new limecrete heated floor; new north passage ceiling, removal of modern partitions.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• DM/26/02340/FPA Awaiting decision

  Unit 8 Esh Winning Industrial Estate Esh Winning Durham DH7 9PT

  Erection of a steel-framed B2/B8 storage building (Retrospective)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/02306/FPA Awaiting decision

  6 Victoria Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 7JH

  Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse). To include proposed residential accommodation comprising six bedrooms together with shared communal and ancillary spaces.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/02287/FPA Awaiting decision

  Durham C I U Headquarters Ltd Club Union House Flass Street Durham DH1 4EF

  Change of use of ground floor to Class E (b) for use as restaurant

  Received 1 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01157/FPA Granted

  24 Birkdale Gardens Belmont Durham DH1 2UJ

  First floor side extension

  Received 7 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/01154/FPA Granted

  2 Mill Court Bournmoor Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DJ

  Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

  Received 7 May, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Full applications