Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

1. 8 Jul 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   County Durham took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with County Durham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

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  DM/26/01632/FPA Submitted 24 Jun 2026 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Installation of LEV extract duct upon external façade and roof-mounted extract fan

  Awaiting decision

• Durham University Biological And Biomedical Sciences Science Site Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/26/01811/FPA Submitted 14 Jul 2026 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Installation of plant equipment on the existing roof plant deck and externally along the Department Of Biosciences including 2no surface mounted cooling units, 1no floor standing electrical GRP enclosure, DX unit, air handling unit, external louvred penetrations, flue extract and extract fan, galvanised steel ductwork and surface mounted containment ladder rack.

  Awaiting decision

• Durham University University Library Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LY

  DM/24/01712/PN56 Submitted 25 Jun 2024 75m away

  Replacement entrance doors to Bill Bryson Library.

  Granted Prior approval 14 docs

• 6 High Wood Terrace Durham DH1 3DS

  DM/26/01812/FPA Submitted 14 Jul 2026 104m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  First floor rear extension over existing kitchen offshoot to create 2no shower rooms with associated internal alterations to existing C4 HMO

  Awaiting decision Extension

• Durham University Computer Science And Engineering And Health And Safety Office Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/21/01315/FPA Submitted 13 Apr 2021 109m away

  Replacement windows in Basement and Ground floor teaching spaces and install mechanical plant on roof

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/21/01093/FPA Submitted 29 Mar 2021 119m away

  Extract ventilation upgrade works, replacement of existing external and additional mechanical plant and equipment and re-roofing of the Christopherson Building.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs