Durham University Biological And Biomedical Sciences Science Site Durham DH1 3LE

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/01811/FPA Granted

  Durham University Biological And Biomedical Sciences Science Site Durham DH1 3LE

  Installation of plant equipment on the existing roof plant deck and externally along the Department Of Biosciences including 2no surface mounted cooling units, 1no floor standing electrical GRP enclosure, DX unit, air handling unit, external louvred penetrations, flue extract and extract fan, galvanised steel ductwork and surface mounted containment ladder rack.

  Decided 18 Sep 2026

1. 30 Sep 2022

   Received by County Durham

2. 25 Nov 2022

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 25 November 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Durham University Department Of Psychology Science Site Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/22/00806/FPA Submitted 18 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Disabled Access with Platform Lift, Internal Fit Out and Refurbishment, Mechanical Ventilation Plant and External Staircase

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Durham University Life Sciences Support Unit (LSSU) Science Site Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/23/02919/FPA Submitted 29 Sep 2023 100 yards away

  Remedial works to the ventilation system to include removal of redundant MEP plant, replacement/upgrade of plant, remedial works to roof coverings, and minor structural alterations/new door openings with formation of new staircase and landings

  Granted Full applications 24 docs

• Land To The West Of Durham University Mountjoy Research Centre Durham DH1 3UP

  DM/21/01237/AD Submitted 8 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Display of a single totem entrance sign

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Durham University Ogden Centre Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/24/01715/FPA Submitted 25 Jun 2024 250 yards away

  Replacement telescope housing to Rochester Building roof

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/21/01093/FPA Submitted 29 Mar 2021 300 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Durham University Ogden Centre Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/25/02193/FPA Submitted 11 Aug 2025 300 yards away

  Relocation of a sculpture to the north face of the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics West. Sculpture will be affixed to two smooth-finished pre-cast concrete columns with aluminium fixings with pebble finish to ground.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• DM/26/02644/PND Awaiting decision

  Low Houses West And East Low Houses Newbiggin DL12 0UJ

  Prior Approval for the demolition of agricultural buildings (north east of 1 Low Houses)

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/02208/PND Decided

  Units 9, 10 And 10A Bishop Auckland Trade Park St Helen Auckland Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT

  Demolition of Units 9, 10 and 10A

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/02545/PND Awaiting decision

  4, 5 And 6 Dellside Willington Crook DL15 0BU

  Demolition of three houses

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/02211/PND Decided

  Londonderry Works George Street Industrial Estate Seaham SR7 7SL

  Prior Notification for demolition of existing industrial buildings and associated structures.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• DM/26/01904/HPN Granted

  Morton Cottage Fence Houses Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6QA

  The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.6m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Prior approval