University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

This site has had 10 applications since 2022: 9 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/01263/LB Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Installation of metal gates and railings within existing openings in the Castle Terrace Wall and associated works.

  Decided 3 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/01262/FPA Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Installation of metal gates and railings within existing openings in the Castle Terrace Wall and associated works.

  Decided 3 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/00339/LB Withdrawn

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Installation of bracket to mount projector on west wall of the Norman Chapel

  Decided 8 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/23/00988/LB Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  The replacement of glass lantern above The Black Staircase at Durham Castle.

  Decided 2 Jun 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/23/00717/TCA Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Fell to ground level 2 no. Ash (T1 + T2), remove saplings and young trees (G1) and prune trees create easement between vegetation and Castle Wall (G2)

  Decided 31 Mar 2023 Trees
• DM/22/03524/LB Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  The addition of a secondary double door-set to create inner lobby, the removal and in-filling of 6no. mid-twentieth century stone niches and the removal of 1no. mid-twentieth century timber door-set at the Norman Chapel, Durham.

  Decided 3 Feb 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/22/03470/FPA Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Re-landscaping of existing North Terrace to Durham Castle to provide suitable outdoor student space for the wider student experience. Creation of a well being garden and walkway adorned with period appropriate plantings and benches.

  Decided 16 Mar 2023 Full applications
• DM/22/03471/LB Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Re-landscaping of existing North Terrace to Durham Castle to provide suitable outdoor student space for the wider student experience. Creation of a well being garden and walkway adorned with period appropriate plantings and benches.

  Decided 16 Mar 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/22/02575/LB Granted

  University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  Repair works to masonry on north elevation of north range of Durham Castle

  Decided 7 Nov 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 21 Oct 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 17 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 8 January 2026, 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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• University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  DM/23/00988/LB Submitted 6 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  The replacement of glass lantern above The Black Staircase at Durham Castle.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 22 docs

• University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  DM/23/00717/TCA Submitted 13 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Fell to ground level 2 no. Ash (T1 + T2), remove saplings and young trees (G1) and prune trees create easement between vegetation and Castle Wall (G2)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Norman Gallery University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham

  DM/23/00343/LB Submitted 7 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of 10No. new steel beams to strengthen the existing Norman Gallery floor situated above the Bishops Suite ceiling.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  DM/26/00339/LB Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of bracket to mount projector on west wall of the Norman Chapel

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

  DM/22/02575/LB Submitted 1 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Repair works to masonry on north elevation of north range of Durham Castle

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• 18 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB

  DM/21/00736/VOC Submitted 3 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 of planning approval DM/20/02491/FPA to change roof light positions and alter internal layouts.

  Granted Amendments Loft or dormer 23 docs

• DM/26/01619/LB Granted

  Ground Floor 8 Saddler Street Durham DH1 3NP

  Listed Building Consent for refurbishment of the existing shopfront, together with associated external and internal works, including the installation of a rear extract flue/termination point, equipment and a carbon-filtered ventilation system

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/00775/LB Decided

  Peterlee Town Council Shotton Hall Old Shotton Peterlee SR8 2PH

  Change of use to SEN school (Class F1) and associated internal and external alterations, including provision of a multi-use games area, replacement of detached garage block with new single storey building, and new fencing and gates.

  Received 26 Mar, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02173/LB Granted

  5 Town Head Eggleston Barnard Castle DL12 0DA

  Replacement of three timber doors with identical new timber doors

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/25/02521/LB Granted

  Flass Hall Flasshall Lane Esh Winning Durham DH7 9QD

  Conservation works to replace existing roof coverings inc. removal and replacement of slates, laths, felt, leadwork, ridges, dormer coverings and guttering

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/02311/LB Granted

  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

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings