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

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/25/02193/FPA Granted

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

  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.

  Decided 7 Oct 2025 Full applications

1. 25 Jun 2024

   Received by County Durham

2. 4 Jul 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Aug 2024

   Decision issued: Approved BNG Not Required

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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

  DM/25/02193/FPA Submitted 11 Aug 2025 100 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

• Durham University Teaching And Learning Centre South Road Durham DH1 3LS

  DM/26/02696/AD Submitted 7 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  New Signage

  Awaiting decision

• Durham University Teaching And Learning Centre South Road Durham DH1 3LS

  DM/26/02376/FPA Submitted 8 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Change of use of vacant catering space (Use Class F1 [a]) to a retail unit (Use Class E [a]), including alterations to the elevation to incorporate the installation of an external door and louvres to be used as a customer entrance.

  Awaiting decision 15 docs

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

  DM/22/03826/FPA Submitted 29 Dec 2022 200 yards away

  New and reconfigured existing roof top plant to support upgraded LEV systems including replacement of perimeter guarding to roof edges

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/26/01763/CPO Submitted 8 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  DDA Ramp and Steps

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• Durham University University Library Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LY

  DM/24/01712/PN56 Submitted 25 Jun 2024 200 yards away

  Replacement entrance doors to Bill Bryson Library.

  Granted Prior approval 14 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)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/02306/FPA Awaiting decision

  6 Victoria Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 7JH

  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

  Durham C I U Headquarters Ltd Club Union House Flass Street Durham DH1 4EF

  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

  2 Mill Court Bournmoor Houghton-le-spring DH4 6DJ

  Two-storey side and rear extensions with decking

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