Durham, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Durham, County Durham.
County Durham · England · City
Planning applications in Durham are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Durham
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 033H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Durham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Durham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Durham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
108 planning applications found near Durham.
- DM/26/01422/DRC - 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
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 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
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - DM/26/01390/LB - 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 cab
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-03 - DM/26/01389/FPA - 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 cab
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 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 cab
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 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 cab
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - DM/26/01330/FPA - Moatside Mews Saddler Street Durham DH1 3PQ
Replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-28 - DM/26/01323/VOC - 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 r
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Moatside Mews Saddler Street Durham DH1 3PQ
Replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 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 r
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - DM/26/01262/FPA - 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.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-20 - DM/26/01263/LB - 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.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-20 - DM/26/01239/FPA - 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.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-18 - DM/26/01235/FPA - 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
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-16 - - The Body Shop 27 - 28 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.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - DM/26/01203/TPO - Southlands Gilesgate Durham DH1 1QN
T1 Sycamore- reduce and reshape by 2-3m T2 Ash- reduce and reshape by 2-3m
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-13 - DM/26/01161/AD - Vodafone 33 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RD
1no replacement non-illuminated projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 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 po
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 21 South Street Durham DH1 4QP
Proposed replacement conservatory roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 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).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Durham in County Durham
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 £197,794, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Durham a particularly low-crime area.
Durham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Durham City. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Durham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Durham
In the last 24 months, 168 planning applications were submitted near Durham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Durham.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Durham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Durham were full planning applications (43), listed building and heritage (31), tree works (31). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 142 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 93 applications
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