Durham University Dawson Building Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

1. 29 Dec 2022

   Received by County Durham

2. 3 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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

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

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

  DM/26/01811/FPA Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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.

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• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/26/02767/PN56 Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~10 Dec

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

  Awaiting decision

• Durham University University Library Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LY

  DM/24/01712/PN56 Submitted 25 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement entrance doors to Bill Bryson Library.

  Granted Prior approval 14 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/26/01763/CPO Submitted 8 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  DDA Ramp and Steps

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/24/02800/NMA Submitted 14 Oct 2024 100 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

• 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)

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• DM/26/02306/FPA Awaiting decision

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  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

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  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

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  Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

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