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/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/23/00331/LB Granted

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  Addition of stone renewal and structural pinning on the Monks Garden wall

  Decided 4 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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. 19 Nov 2025

   Received by County Durham

2. 22 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

County Durham granted permission on 22 December 2025, 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Hall Of Residence St Cuthberts Society 8 - 9 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE

  DM/22/03231/LB Submitted 1 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  To affix a 12" diameter roundel blue plaque to the front facade of 9 South Bailey to commemorate the life and work of Helena Rosa Duncombe Shafto

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 10 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE

  DM/22/02463/LB Submitted 22 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement door, repair windows and render to front (amended 7.2.2023)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 18 docs

• Land To North Of 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE

  DM/26/02770/CPO Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Siting of two portakabins/shipping containers for storage purposes.

  Awaiting decision

• Land To North Of 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE

  DM/26/02788/CPO Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  2no. 20ft portakabins/shipping containers for storage purposes.

  Awaiting decision

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

  DM/26/00883/LB Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Internal re-configuration of a small ground floor area, used as student accommodation, to form 3 new en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Learning Resource Centre For Durham University 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE

  DM/25/01702/TCA Submitted 25 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  T1. Lime - Prune to clear the building by 2m

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• DM/26/02619/TCA Decided

  Kings Head Hotel Station Road Lanchester Durham DH7 0EX

  Large previous fallen limb from a willow tree to be removed - Section 211 notice

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02520/TPO Granted

  The Vicarage 3 Parsons Lonnen Barnard Castle DL12 8ST

  T1 sycamore tree - Crown reduction 2 metres of the height and 1.5 metres of the side branches - TPO-TDC-2-2005

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02409/TPO Granted

  3 New Park Lane Crook DL15 9BA

  Reduce crown by 2-3 metres and reshape/remove all deadwood and storm damaged limbs, sever and remove Ivy (the larger of the 2 Ash trees) - TPO- CWUDC-1-1973

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02501/TPO Granted

  26 Broadwood View Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0RY

  The proposed works comprise a crown reduction of approximately 1.5m in height and spread, together with the removal of deadwood, to two whitebeam trees located at the front of the garden adjacent to the road.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 29 Sep 2026 Trees
• DM/26/02572/TPO Granted

  33 Tollgate Road Hamsterley Mill Rowlands Gill NE39 1HF

  Holly tree(s) x 3 - crown reduction by 25%; Hawthorn tree reduction by 25% (TPO DER-066)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Trees