Porters Lodge The College Durham DH1 3EQ

1. 26 Mar 2024

   Received by County Durham

2. 27 Mar 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Aug 2024

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 13 August 2024, 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/26/00694/LB Submitted 18 Mar 2026 4m away

  Lead roof covering renewal; stonework conservation and repair; lead hopper and downpipes; redecoration and conservation of ribbed vaults.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 33 docs

• 2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/25/02136/LB Submitted 4 Aug 2025 18m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  Carry out essential building maintenance work, introduce thermal upgrades to the building envelope, rationalise M&E installations, amend internal layout to incorporate an addition bedroom and new bathroom at first floor level, and introduce a conservation style rooflight.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 12 docs

• 2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/26/00768/LB Submitted 25 Mar 2026 20m away

  Proposed structural interventions including removal and reinstatement of existing first floor joists with new steel supporting beams, replacement of existing ground floor internal walls, new insulated ground floor construction to Living Room & Hall and replacement of 1no. window unit. The interventions are to ensure the structural integrity of the building and are proposed to be carried out along with current works relating to approved application reference DM/25/02136/LB.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs

• St Johns College 1 - 7 South Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ

  DM/26/00845/LB Submitted 1 Apr 2026 29m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~28 May

  The proposal involves the reuse of the existing store and WC to create a mixed-use WC and an accessible WC.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• St Johns College 1 - 7 South Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ

  DM/26/01475/TCA Submitted 9 Jun 2026 30m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Various Tree Work comprising Pear (T9) - felling and removal as close to ground level as possible, Maple (T10) - prune to give 2m clearance, Purple Plum (T12) - remove major deadwood and monitor condition biennially, Pear (T13) - prune to give1.5m clearance, Cherry (T17) - crown reduce and reshape by 2m, Copper Beech (T19) - sever ivy at base and remove major deadwood, Sycamore (T20) - sever ivy at base and remove major deadwood, Beech (T23) - remove crown to monolith at 3m (option 1 - remove all debris or option 2 - stack debris in overgrown area adjacent in deadwood habitat piles), Maple (T24) - sever ivy at base, Ash (T25) - sever ivy at base, Sycamore (T26) - sever ivy at base, Sycamore (T31) - sever ivy at base, Elm (T32) - sever ivy at base and prune to give 3m clearance, Mixed Group (G33) - clear all growth within 1.5m and prune low hanging branches to give 2m clearance, Elm (T37) - remove spur stem, Sycamore (T40) - sever ivy at base, Sycamore (T42) - sever ivy at base, Cherry (T43) - sever ivy at base, Ash (T44) - remove crown to monolith at 2m, Ash (T45) - remove crown to monolith at 2m, Ash (T47) - remove major deadwood, Ash (T50) - monitor condition biennially, Ash (T56) - remove crown to monolith at 2m, Ash (T61) - monitor condition biennially, Elm (T62) - prune to give 2m clearance, Cherry (T66) - sever ivy at base, Ash (T67) - sever ivy at base, Cherry (T68) - remove major deadwood, Cypress (T72) - felling and removal to ground level, Cypress (T73) - felling and removal to ground level, Cherry (T79) - sever ivy at base, Yew (T81) - prune to clear by 1m, Yew (T82) - prune to clear by 1m, Holly (T83) - prune to clear by 1m, Yew (T85) - crown lift to 2.5m, Sycamore (T90) - sever ivy at base, Sycamore (T93) - sever ivy at base, Oak (T100) - remove major deadwood and sever ivy at base, Beech (T101) - sever ivy at base, Cherry (T110) - remove major deadwood and sever ivy at base, Beech (T115) - remove major deadwood, Beech (T147) - pollard at 2m high

  Decided Trees

• 26-27 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EW

  DM/21/00685/FPA Submitted 1 Mar 2021 33m away

  Proposed internal refurbishments and external works; including the refurbishment and repair of existing rear garden boundary wall, the erection of railings and replacement of rainwater goods, and extension to the existing plant room

  Granted Full applications Extension 66 docs
  Small domestic

• DM/26/02311/LB Awaiting decision

  H M Prison Durham 19B Old Elvet Durham DH1 3HU

  Targeted intrusive investigations to the Grade II* listed Tythe Barn (No. 1120616) and Grade II listed, Barns West (Officers Club (No. 1323279)), Barns east (Dojo (No. 1323279)), Link Building (No. 1323279) and the courtyard wall. Intrusive investigations include: 1. Trial pit to existing foundations 2. Timber core investigation 3. Mortar and stone sampling 4. Brick and mortar sampling 5. Localised opening-up to expose structure 6. Temporary access to roof void 7. Wall lining opening and plaster sampling 8. Internal partition asbestos investigation. The investigation works will be used to inform repair strategies for the roof, masonry, structural and architectural timber, windows and doors, internal fabric and the courtyard wall.

  2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02307/LB Awaiting decision

  6 Victoria Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 7JH

  Listed Building Consent for a 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.

  2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02265/LB Awaiting decision

  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)

  27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/01390/LB Granted

  Telecommunications Mast (64140) Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN

  The removal of 1no. wall mounted tri-sector flagpole antenna and 1no. existing equipment cabinet to be replaced with new 1no. new 9-metre-high alpha tri-sector flagpole antenna, 2no. new equipment cabinets, 1no. new GPS node and associated ancillary works thereto.

  2 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02123/LB Awaiting decision

  Green Hill Farm Beacon Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3HN

  Installation of new fibre optic cable

  13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings