Applications: World Heritage Site

Prince Bishops Place, 2026

DM/26/00566/FPA

Prince Bishops Shopping Centre High Street Durham DH1 3UJ

Revised scheme incorporating amendments, for the redevelopment of the existing shopping centre, comprising partial demolition of the shopping centre above the existing mall level (Levels 5 and above) and erection of replacement commercial units (Class E), and purpose built student accommodation (Sui Generis) at Level 5 and above, along with a new outdoor public square and public realm improvements. External alterations to the boat repair and maintenance workshop including use of external area to create outside terrace (Class E), external alterations to the elevations of the retained areas of the shopping centre and car park, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works.

Comment

2 The College, 2026

DM/26/00768/LB

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.

Support

Durham Cathedral, 2026

DM/26/00694/LB

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.

Support

14 The College

DM/25/02787/LB

14 The College Durham DH1 3EQ

Fabric repairs to external elevations including reconstruction, stone replacement, indents and repointing, localised dismantling of existing parapet, install new damp proof course and reconstruct existing stone. Replacement of existing lead roof with hollow rolls, new lead roof with wood cored rolls. Amendments to existing decorative metal framed balustrade

Support

15 Silver Street Upper Floors Conversion into Flats

DM/25/02602/FPA

13 – 15 Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB

Change of use of the upper floors to create a 5-bed HMO (use class C4) and alteration to shop front to create separate access to HMO.

Objection

Durham University Waterside Building Vinyl Sign

DM/25/02331/AD

Durham University The Waterside Building Riverside Place Durham DH1 1SL

1no non-illuminated external vinyl sign

Objection

19 and 19A Silver Street HMO Extension Cafe Change of Use

DM/25/02307/FPA

19 And 19A Silver Street Durham DH1 3RB

Creation of an 8-bedroom HMO by enlarging and extending existing HMO, including change of use of vacant cafe.

Objection

The Deanery

DM/25/02174/FPA

The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ

New compliant external ramped level access with associated landscape works; internal alterations to form accessibility ramp and associated alteration of door; removal of existing concrete sub-floor and installation of new limecrete heated floor; new north passage ceiling, removal of modern partitions.

Support