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Planning applications in Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe

PlanIndex holds 214 planning applications from Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe ward, the earliest from 2025, the newest from September 2026. 96% of clear-cut decisions were approvals.

214
Applications since 2025
96%
Approved clear-cut outcomes
56 days
Median decision County Durham, year to September 2026

Applications in Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe

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  • DM/26/02297/TCA Awaiting decision

    Land To The South Of 7 Leazes Place Durham DH1 1RE

    Felling and removal of 7no Leylandii All tree works will be carried out by a qualified and insured arboricultural contractor. Stumps will be ground down to below ground level. All arisings will be removed from site and responsibly disposed of. The boundary will be retained with a low stone wall, matching the existing wall to the left and respecting the character of the conservation area. The works will not affect any protected trees or features, where applicable. The surrounding trees and vegetation will be protected throughout the works. Justification Removing the Leylandii will significantly enhance the character and appearance of the garden and the wider conservation area. It will open up the space, allow for better light, and restore a more appropriate balance with the mature trees and natural surroundings.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/02186/DRC Awaiting decision

    7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ

    Discharge Condition 14 of Planning Permission DM/25/02827/FPA

    Submitted 19 Aug 2026
  • DM/26/01422/DRC Granted

    Lloyds Bank 19 Market Place Durham DH1 3NL

    Discharge of conditions 4 (Mechanical and Services Provision) and 5 (Stud Wall and Internal Entrance Details) pursuant to DM/25/02039/LB

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • DM/26/01396/DRC Granted

    7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ

    Discharge condition 3 of planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • DM/26/01389/FPA Refused

    Telecommunications Mast (64140) Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN

    The removal of 1no. wall mounted tri-sector flagpole antenna and 1no. existing equipment cabinet to be replaced with new 1no. new 9-metre-high alpha tri-sector flagpole antenna, 2no. new equipment cabinets, 1no. new GPS node and associated ancillary works thereto.

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01390/LB Granted

    Telecommunications Mast (64140) Royal County Hotel Old Elvet Durham DH1 3JN

    The removal of 1no. wall mounted tri-sector flagpole antenna and 1no. existing equipment cabinet to be replaced with new 1no. new 9-metre-high alpha tri-sector flagpole antenna, 2no. new equipment cabinets, 1no. new GPS node and associated ancillary works thereto.

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/01387/TCA Decided

    33 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT

    Fell as close to ground level as practical and removal of Sycamore (T1)

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/01363/CEU Granted

    57 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

    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

    Submitted 29 May 2026 Lawful development
  • DM/26/01362/CEU Awaiting decision

    55 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

    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

    Submitted 29 May 2026 Lawful development
  • DM/26/01356/NMA Granted

    17 Hill Meadows High Shincliffe Durham DH1 2PE

    Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/25/00757/FPA comprising the change of timber cladding to composite timber cladding and alterations to 2no. windows

    Submitted 29 May 2026 Amendments
  • DM/26/01358/DRC Granted

    7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ

    Discharge of Condition 18 of planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA

    Submitted 29 May 2026 Conditions
  • DM/26/01330/FPA Granted

    Moatside Mews Saddler Street Durham DH1 3PQ

    Replacement windows

    Submitted 27 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01323/VOC Granted

    7 Diamond Terrace Durham DH1 5SX

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to DM/26/00504/FPA for the reduction in length of the kitchen, amending the roof covering from slate to Sarnafil membrane, additional rooflights and removal of steps to replace with ramp

    Submitted 26 May 2026 Amendments
  • DM/26/01306/TCA Granted

    35 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT

    Crown reduce and reshape 1no Portuguese Cherry by 1.5m

    Submitted 22 May 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/01303/TCA Granted

    Durham University Bede College St Hilds Lane Durham DH1 1QL

    Felling and Removal of 1no Birch (T4458) and 1no Ash (WT4500), Monolith 1no Sycamore (T4494) and 1no Ash (WT4503), Fell/Monolith 1no Sycamore (WT4498)

    Submitted 22 May 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/01297/LB Granted

    The Old House High Street North Shincliffe Durham DH1 2NJ

    Proposed single-storey rear extension

    Submitted 21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/01296/FPA Granted

    The Old House High Street North Shincliffe Durham DH1 2NJ

    Proposed single-storey rear extension

    Submitted 21 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01262/FPA Granted

    University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

    Installation of metal gates and railings within existing openings in the Castle Terrace Wall and associated works.

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01267/DRC Granted

    7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ

    Discharge of Condition 5 of DM/25/02827/FPA

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Conditions
  • DM/26/01263/LB Granted

    University College Durham Castle Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW

    Installation of metal gates and railings within existing openings in the Castle Terrace Wall and associated works.

    Submitted 19 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/01239/FPA Granted

    27 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD

    Change of use of the ground floor premises from Class E use to a small-scale cocktail lounge/bar (Sui Generis), operating primarily through seated table service, and associated internal alterations.

    Submitted 15 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01235/FPA Granted

    Her Majestys Passport Office Freemans Reach Riverside Place Durham DH1 1SL

    Installation of guardrails, 3No. step over roof access systems & a roof mounted safety line, 1 new gutter outlet to the west and south elevations, additional coating of single ply roof sheet & new low level steel cable protection to existing guardrails to improve roof safety.

    Submitted 15 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01224/FPA Granted

    46 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT

    Replacement windows, exterior decoration, new entrance gates and the laying of hard surface finishes

    Submitted 14 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01217/DRC Granted

    7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ

    Discharge condition 10 and 11 of DM/25/02827/FPA

    Submitted 13 May 2026 Conditions
  • DM/26/01203/TPO Granted

    Southlands Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QN

    T1 Sycamore- reduce and reshape by 2-3m T2 Ash- reduce and reshape by 2-3m

    Submitted 12 May 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/01201/TPO Granted

    Zen Bar Court Lane Durham DH1 3JS

    T1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level

    Submitted 12 May 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/01185/DRC Granted

    7 Diamond Terrace Durham DH1 5SX

    Discharge of conditions 3 (submisison of tree protection details) and 4 (railing details) pursuant to DM/26/00504/FPA (amended description)

    Submitted 11 May 2026 Conditions
  • DM/26/01171/FPA Awaiting decision

    The Uplands Hillcrest High Shincliffe Durham DH1 2PQ

    Proposed alterations and extensions.

    Submitted 11 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01161/AD Granted

    Vodafone 33 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD

    1no replacement non-illuminated projecting sign

    Submitted 7 May 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/01140/FPA Awaiting decision

    Land To The North Of Robert Moore Close Bowburn DH6 5NB

    Hybrid application comprising Full planning permission for the erection of 65no. dwellings; and Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of up to 135no. dwellings, including associated service infrastructure and landscaping.

    Submitted 6 May 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/01123/LB Granted

    43 Crossgate Durham DH1 4PS

    Replacement windows and internal alterations to basement steps

    Submitted 5 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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).

    Submitted 23 Apr 2026 Lawful development
  • DM/26/01022/NMA Granted

    35 Telford Close High Shincliffe Durham DH1 2YJ

    Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/23/00979/FPA comprising of the change of art stone feature, reduce windows to NW elevation, additional solar panels to rear elevation, omit window to SE elevation and omit small parapet to rear

    Submitted 20 Apr 2026 Amendments
  • DM/26/00983/LB Granted

    26 Elvet Bridge Durham DH1 3AA

    Repainting of shop front and replacement of existing signage with new hand painted signage.

    Submitted 17 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • TPO/430/2026 Awaiting decision

    The Beeches 1 Beech View Sherburn House Durham DH1 2SF

    The Beeches Sherburn House Tree Preservation Order 2026

    Submitted 15 Apr 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/00911/LB Granted

    12 Market Place Durham DH1 3NE

    Alterations to facilitate level access for wheelchair users and persons with ambulant disabilities. Alterations to the main entrance door, including removal of the stone threshold steps. Lowering a portion of the internal floor with the provision of a platform lift.

    Submitted 9 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/00891/LB Granted

    75 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AY

    Replacement of three timber windows and one external timber door with new double-glazed windows and door to same appearance; draught-proofing and secondary glazing to another window

    Submitted 7 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/00883/LB Granted

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

    Internal re-configuration of a small ground floor area, used as student accommodation, to form 3 new en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room.

    Submitted 7 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/00884/FPA Granted

    7 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA

    Retention of engineering operations to the rear and installation of boundary treatments to front and rear elevations

    Submitted 7 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/00866/LB Awaiting decision

    90 - 97 Elvet Bridge Durham DH1 3AG

    Installation of internal & external fibre cables to buildings 90-97 Elvet Bridge

    Submitted 2 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/00845/LB Awaiting decision

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

    The proposal involves the reuse of the existing store and WC to create a mixed-use WC and an accessible WC.

    Submitted 1 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/00847/TCA Awaiting decision

    10 St Marys Close Shincliffe Durham DH1 2ND

    T1. Holly - Reduce height by 4m and trim T2. Holly - Reduce height by 1.5m and trim T3. Apple - Prune T4. Elm - Removal of first 6 branches to main stem

    Submitted 1 Apr 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/00826/TCA Awaiting decision

    7 The Mews Shincliffe Durham DH1 2YH

    2x BirchTrees, crown reduction 1x Prunus tree, Fell to low flat stump, treat to inhibit regrowth

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/00797/FPA Granted

    21 South Street Durham DH1 4QP

    Proposed replacement conservatory roof

    Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/00773/OUT Awaiting decision

    Land To The East And South Of Apperley Avenue High Shincliffe DH1 2TY

    Outline application for up to 77 residential units with all matters reserved except for access

    Submitted 26 Mar 2026 Outline
  • DM/26/00766/LB Awaiting decision

    6 - 7 Market Place Durham DH1 3HL

    Listed building consent for the change of use of the upper floors, including internal alterations and roof extension, to create three apartments (House in Multiple Occupation - Use Class C4).

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • DM/26/00769/TCA Granted

    69 Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HY

    T1 (Conifer) - Reduce the height by 4m

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Trees
  • DM/26/00765/FPA Awaiting decision

    6 - 7 Market Place Durham DH1 3HL

    Change of use of the upper floors, including internal alterations and roof extension, to create three apartments (Use Class C4).

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • DM/26/00770/AD Granted

    Whitechurch 29 Church Street Head Durham DH1 3DN

    Hand painted signage to front and side elevation gable and walls (retrospective)

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Advertising
  • DM/26/00768/LB Granted

    2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

    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.

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings