Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH

This site has had 7 applications since 2021: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 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/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. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 5 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 November 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 58 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's median decision took 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on County Durham's portal will say. Our guide explains the common 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/26/00694/LB Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Lead roof covering renewal; stonework conservation and repair; lead hopper and downpipes; redecoration and conservation of ribbed vaults.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 33 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

• 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

• 26-27 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EW

  DM/21/00685/FPA Submitted 1 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed internal refurbishments and external works; including the refurbishment and repair of existing rear garden boundary wall, the erection of railings and replacement of rainwater goods, and extension to the existing plant room

  Granted Full applications Extension 66 docs
  Small domestic