Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

This site has had 6 applications since 2021: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/02767/PN56 Awaiting decision

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Prior notification for a DDA Ramp and Steps under Part 7 Class M of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Submitted 15 Oct 2026
• DM/24/02800/NMA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Non-material Amendment to approval DM/24/00267/FPA for location of window replacement and louvre locations

  Decided 29 Nov 2024 Amendments
• DM/22/00805/FPA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Chemistry Courtyard Building - Disabled Access, Internal Fit Out and Refurbishment, Replacement External Staircase, Mechanical Ventilation Plant, and Windows

  Decided 11 May 2022 Full applications
• DM/22/00765/FPA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  Replacement of 10No existing windows to provide ventilation louvres for internal refurbishment

  Decided 9 May 2022 Full applications
• DM/21/01093/FPA Granted

  Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

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

  Decided 7 May 2021 Full applications

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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with County Durham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year County Durham decided lawful development applications in a median of 60 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/21/01093/FPA Submitted 29 Mar 2021 50 yards 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

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

  DM/21/02549/FPA Submitted 15 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Replace windows to accommodate mechanical ventilation, adapt windows to resolve fire egress defects, replace external fire escape and apply fire protection panel to west of building, lift shaft including roof penetration to provide level access, replace doors and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 32 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/22/00805/FPA Submitted 18 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Chemistry Courtyard Building - Disabled Access, Internal Fit Out and Refurbishment, Replacement External Staircase, Mechanical Ventilation Plant, and Windows

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Durham University Science Site South Road Durham DH1 3LE

  DM/22/00765/FPA Submitted 15 Mar 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of 10No existing windows to provide ventilation louvres for internal refurbishment

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 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 50 yards 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/24/02800/NMA Submitted 14 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Non-material Amendment to approval DM/24/00267/FPA for location of window replacement and louvre locations

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 7 docs

• DM/26/01703/CPO Granted

  Aycliffe Village Primary School North Terrace Aycliffe Village Newton Aycliffe DL5 6LG

  Installation of timber playground equipment.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/02258/CEU Awaiting decision

  Land And Buildings On The West Side Of Battle Green Pelton Fell DH2 2QW

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of two permanent detached garage structures, private domestic vehicle parking plots, and residential garden areas as domestic curtilage ancillary to the main dwellinghouse at 2 Battle Green DH2 2QW. (description amended on 17.09.2026)

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/01615/CPO Withdrawn

  Spital Park Farm Stainmore Road Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9RH

  Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed Met Office installation of a new weather station enclosure (10 metres by 9 metres by 1.2 metres) with meteorological equipment, including a 10 metre collapsible WEC WD10 mast with an anemometer and windvane on the top (with concrete plinth base of 1.8 metres by 2.2 metres).

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/01399/CPO Granted

  28 Moor Edge Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4HT

  Certificate of Proposed Development for a hip to gable conversion to form loft conversion with rear dormer

  Received 2 Jun, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/01072/CEU Refused

  21 Young Street Gilesgate Durham DH1 2JU

  Certificate of lawfulness for use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use class C4).

  Received 23 Apr, published by the council 20 Jul 2026 Lawful development