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52 in the last 90 days22 in the last 305 in the last 1490% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Durham · updated daily
Postcode districts in Durham
- Land To North Of 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE
2no. 20ft portakabins/shipping containers for storage purposes.
Pending590m awayCertificate of Lawfulness Proposed OperaReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02788/CPO - Magdalene Heights Gilesgate Durham DH1 1SY
Conversion of a C3 dwelling within an existing C3 & C4 mixed use building to 2No C3 apartments.
Pending780m awayFull Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02777/FPA - Land To North Of 17 South Bailey Durham DH1 3EE
Siting of two 20ft long portakabins/shipping containers for storage purposes.
Pending590m awayCertificate of Lawfulness Proposed OperaReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02770/CPO - Milburngate House Millburngate Durham DH1 5TL
Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/21/00155/VOC for an amendment to condition 5 to allow for an updated construction management plan for office block with shop, food and drink and assembly & leisure uses below.
Pending370m awayNon Material AmendmentReceived 14 Oct 2026DM/26/02761/NMA - Former Milburngate House Site Millburngate Durham DH1 5TL
Non-material amendment to planning permission DM/18/00894/FPA (hotel with commerical units) for an amendment to condition 5 to allow for an updated construction management plan.
Pending370m awayNon Material AmendmentReceived 14 Oct 2026DM/26/02762/NMA
Planning data sourced from County Durham council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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Nearby towns and villages
- Western Hill1.0 km115 applications in the last 12 months
- Gilesgate1.4 km45 applications in the last 12 months
- Gilesgate Moor2.0 km37 applications in the last 12 months
- Nevilles Cross2.2 km23 applications in the last 12 months
- Framwellgate Moor2.2 km33 applications in the last 12 months
- High Shincliffe2.8 km13 applications in the last 12 months
- Newton Hall3.0 km27 applications in the last 12 months
- Carrville3.1 km26 applications in the last 12 months
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About Durham - Planning Applications & Local Development
Durham is a historic cathedral city and civil parish in County Durham, England, serving as the county town and the administrative hub for Durham County Council. With a population of 50,510 according to the 2021 Census, it presents a unique landscape for planning applications, combining rich heritage with ongoing development opportunities.
Property prices in Durham show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Durham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Durham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Durham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Durham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Durham, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 263 planning applications were submitted near Durham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (44), tree works (39), listed building and heritage (33). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).