Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

This site has had 6 applications since 2021: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/02767/PN56 Awaiting decision

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Prior notification for a DDA Ramp and Steps under Part 7 Class M of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Submitted 15 Oct 2026
• DM/26/01763/CPO Awaiting decision

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DDA Ramp and Steps

  Submitted 8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/24/02800/NMA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Non-material Amendment to approval DM/24/00267/FPA for location of window replacement and louvre locations

  Decided 29 Nov 2024 Amendments
• DM/22/00765/FPA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Replacement of 10No existing windows to provide ventilation louvres for internal refurbishment

  Decided 9 May 2022 Full applications
• DM/21/01093/FPA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Extract ventilation upgrade works, replacement of existing external and additional mechanical plant and equipment and re-roofing of the Christopherson Building.

  Decided 7 May 2021 Full applications

1. 18 Mar 2022

   Received by County Durham

2. 11 May 2022

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 11 May 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 University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/22/00765/FPA Submitted 15 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of 10No existing windows to provide ventilation louvres for internal refurbishment

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/24/02800/NMA Submitted 14 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Non-material Amendment to approval DM/24/00267/FPA for location of window replacement and louvre locations

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Durham University Computer Science And Engineering And Health And Safety Office Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/21/02549/FPA Submitted 15 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Replace windows to accommodate mechanical ventilation, adapt windows to resolve fire egress defects, replace external fire escape and apply fire protection panel to west of building, lift shaft including roof penetration to provide level access, replace doors and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 32 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/26/01763/CPO Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  DDA Ramp and Steps

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• Durham University Computer Science And Engineering And Health And Safety Office Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/21/01315/FPA Submitted 13 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement windows in Basement and Ground floor teaching spaces and install mechanical plant on roof

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Christopherson Building Annexe Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/26/01632/FPA Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of LEV extract duct upon external façade and roof-mounted extract fan

  Granted 17 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