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Prince Bishops Shopping Centre High Street Durham DH1 3UJ

Decided County Durham DM/26/00566/FPA

Works: Demolition

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Revised scheme incorporating amendments, for the redevelopment of the existing shopping centre, comprising partial demolition of the shopping centre above the existing mall level (Levels 5 and above) and erection of replacement commercial units (Class E), and purpose built student accommodation (Sui Generis) at Level 5 and above, along with a new outdoor public square and public realm improvements. External alterations to the boat repair and maintenance workshop including use of external area to create outside terrace (Class E), external alterations to the elevations of the retained areas of the shopping centre and car park, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.

As published by the council, reference DM/26/00566/FPA

Application record

Reference
DM/26/00566/FPA
Status
Decided
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
6 Mar 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Decision by
Committee
Postcode
DH1 3UJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Mar 2026

    Received by County Durham

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 15 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Pending Decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

157 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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