Durham University Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN

1. 7 Aug 2023

   Received by County Durham

2. 17 Aug 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 30 November 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Fellows Garden University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham

  DM/25/02162/TCA Submitted 6 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  T1 - Lime - Low hanging branches above walking routes, including new sage platform - carry out statuary crown lifts to 2.5m above walking routes, removing secondary and tertiary branches only. T2 - Magnolia - Low hanging branches above walking routes - carry out statuary crown lifts to 2.5m above walking routes, removing secondary and tertiary branches only. T3 - Copper beech - Low hanging branches above walking routes - carry out statuary crown lifts to 2.5m above walking routes, removing secondary and tertiary branches only. T4 - Birch - Low hanging branches above walking routes - carry out statuary crown lifts to 2.5m above walking routes, removing secondary and tertiary branches only.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Fellows Garden University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham

  DM/25/01594/VOC Submitted 13 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  Fellows Garden University Variation of Condition(s) 2 (Approved Plans) and 4 (Materials) pursuant of planning permission DM/22/03302/FPA (Amended Description)

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• Fellows Garden University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham

  DM/22/03303/LB Submitted 8 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  New garden landscape design with proposed terrace and amenities to provide accessible facilities for the community at Fellows Garden

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 36 docs

• University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  DM/25/02962/LB Submitted 21 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Listed building consent for the dismantling and removal of a chimney stack to the west elevation above the Buttery (retrospective).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• Union Society Palace Green Durham DH1 3EP

  DM/24/02099/LB Submitted 31 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Refurbishment of roofs to Almshouses and Pemberton Building consisting of removing stone slates, slates, lead and asphalt and associated sub-structure and felts; Hand cleaning of stone slates and installation of re-used stone slates and slates, new lead and single-ply membrane to tower; Sympathetic stone repairs to east elevation; Repair and repainting of render; Repair of cast iron and lead rainwater goods with replacement where required; Restoration of fenestration; Installation of lightning protection system.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 23 docs

• Union Society Palace Green Durham DH1 3EP

  DM/25/01447/LB Submitted 29 May 2025 100 yards away

  Addition of hinged bar and handrail to improve the safety of occasional roof maintenance.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 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