Magdalene Heights Gilesgate Durham DH1 1SY

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• DM/23/01031/FPA Refused

  Magdalene Heights Gilesgate Durham DH1 1SY

  Change Use of dwellinghouse (C3) into a small house in multiple occupation (C4) with minor external alterations

  Decided 30 Jun 2023 Full applications

1. 15 Oct 2026

   Received by County Durham

2. 16 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 December 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's median decision took 57 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.

• Magdalene Heights Gilesgate Durham DH1 1SY

  DM/23/01031/FPA Submitted 13 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Change Use of dwellinghouse (C3) into a small house in multiple occupation (C4) with minor external alterations

  Refused Full applications 36 docs
  Domestic

• 57 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

  DM/26/01363/CEU Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  The property has been continuously occupied as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) by 3 to 6 unrelated individuals who share basic communal amenities, falling within Planning Use Class C4. This C4 use was fully established prior to the implementation of the Durham City Article 4 Direction on 16 September 2016 and has been continuously maintained without interruption down to the present day. A Certificate of Lawfulness is therefore sought to confirm that the existing Class C4 use is lawful Certificate of lawfulness for

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs

• 44 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

  DM/25/02398/NMA Submitted 29 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment pursuant to planning approval DM/23/00394/FPA comprising additional window to existing bathroom and garden room in matching fenestration

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 44 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

  DM/24/02413/FPA Submitted 2 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Removal of existing conservatory and canopy to the rear of the property with installation of new balustrade, replacement of window and door to front and application of infill composite cladding, installation of 2no. new windows to the side and associated external works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 27 docs

• 55 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

  DM/21/03096/TCA Submitted 6 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Fell 1no. Ash tree

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• 55 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

  DM/26/01362/CEU Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  The property has been continuously occupied as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) by 3 to 6 unrelated individuals who share basic communal amenities, falling within Planning Use Class C4. This C4 use was fully established prior to the implementation of the Durham City Article 4 Direction on 16 September 2016 and has been continuously maintained without interruption down to the present day. A Certificate of Lawfulness is therefore sought to confirm that the existing Class C4 use is lawful

  Granted Lawful development 12 docs