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/21/02954/FPA 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 Full applications
• 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. 6 Feb 2023

   Received by County Durham

2. 7 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 4 April 2023, 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/21/02954/FPA Submitted 19 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 Full applications 22 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 Chorister School The College Durham DH1 3EL

  DM/25/02769/LB Submitted 3 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Replacement of 3no existing timber windows

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 7 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/26/00130/FPA Submitted 19 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Internal subdivision of no.7 The College to create 1no. additional dwelling for residential use.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs
  Domestic

• 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

• DM/26/02422/LB Granted

  Old Durham Gardens Bent House Lane Durham DH1 2RY

  Installation of two metal information signs on the boundary of Old Durham Gardens

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02392/LB Granted

  40 Tudhoe Village Spennymoor DL16 6LH

  Add a sheet of black metal to the inside face of driveway gate railings.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02265/LB Granted

  7 Newgate And Church Cottage Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NQ

  Creation of internal ground and first floor doorway openings between 7 Newgate and Church Cottage, in association with change of use of Church Cottage to commercial office (Class E) in association with existing accountancy practice (7 Newgate)

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/01478/LB Granted

  Holywell Farm Holy Well Lane Wolsingham Bishop Auckland DL13 3HB

  Conversion of a redundant agricultural building into a small retail unit. The proposed works are all internal limited to the ground floor with the external fenestration being unaffected.

  Received 9 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/00490/LB Refused

  Poppy Cottage Romaldkirk Barnard Castle DL12 9EB

  Internal reconfiguration to first floor shower room

  Received 27 Feb, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings