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/25/03263/TCA Granted

  Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  See attached arboricultural statement for the work required

  Decided 22 Dec 2025 Trees
• 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. 18 Mar 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 19 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

4. 20 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Application: DM/16/00833/LB (Decided)
• Application: DM/20/02728/LB (Decided)
• Application: DM/23/02829/LB (Decided)

County Durham granted permission on 12 May 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Porters Lodge The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/24/00827/LB Submitted 26 Mar 2024 50 yards away

  Fabric repairs to external elevations including reconstruction, stone replacement, indents and repointing, dismantle battlemented parapet, install damp proof course and reconstruct existing stone. Remove failed roman cement render and provision of new roman cement render following repairs to substrate, paint windows following joinery repairs and dismantle parapet and roof covering

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

  DM/26/02150/AD Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Replacement of 2 no. freestanding external information signs adjacent to the north entrance of Durham Cathedral.

  Awaiting decision

• 2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/25/02136/LB Submitted 4 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 31 docs

• 2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

  DM/26/00768/LB Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards 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

• 28 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EW

  DM/24/02311/LB Submitted 21 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Replacement of 3no. timber glazed windows at ground, first and second floor level to rear with like-for-like timber

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 17 docs

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

  DM/26/01475/TCA Submitted 9 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  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 5 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