St Johns College 1 - 7 South Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ
Pending
DM/26/00845/LB
Description
The proposal involves the reuse of the existing store and WC to create a mixed-use WC and an accessible WC.
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Historical activity at this location
30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Replacement of 11no. flush casement windows to the north east and south east elevations w…
2025
Approved
External repairs to replace render on the front elevation of 4 South Bailey (Bowes House).
2025
Approved
Fell 1no. conifer tree (T1); remove major deadwood, reduce and reshape canopy of 1no. pea…
2024
Approved
1 - Cherry - Fell as close to ground level as practical 2 - Cherry - Crown reduce and res…
2020
Approved
Felling of 1no. Laurel (33), 1no. Sycamore (38), 2no. Cypress (72+73), 1no. Pine (87) and…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
7 The College Durham DH1 3EQ
Internal separation of the West end of the building from the remainder of 7 The College t…
2025
The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ
New compliant external ramped level access with associated landscape works; internal alte…
2025
The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ
Alterations to form new compliant external ramped level access with associated landscape…
2025
2 The College Durham DH1 3EQ
Carry out essential building maintenance work, introduce thermal upgrades to the building…
2024
Approved
Chapel Of St Mary The Less St Johns Chapel South Bailey Durham DH1 3EQ
Installation of 3no. air source heat pumps to the rear of the building
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Linton House St Johns College 1 - 7 South Bailey Durham
Replacement of 2no. double hung casement dormers to the second-floor level of the rear el…
2024
Approved
28 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EW
Replacement of 3no. timber glazed windows at ground, first and second floor level to rear…
2024
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Porters Lodge The College Durham DH1 3EQ
Fabric repairs to external elevations including reconstruction, stone replacement, indent…
2024
Approved
Haughton House St Johns College 1 - 7 South Bailey Durham
Replacement of 2no. wall lamps to front entrance.
2024
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St Johns College Bar St Johns College 1 - 7 South Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ
Fell 5no. Yew trees, reduce remaining 6 to a height of 3m and trim sides to shape
2024
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24 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EW
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2024
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26 North Bailey Durham DH1 3EW
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2023
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Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
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2023
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The Deanery The College Durham DH1 3EQ
Removal of 2no. existing mounted signs and 1no. freestanding sign. Installation of 2no. n…
2023
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1 The College Durham DH1 3EQ
Removal of 2no. existing signs mounted to existing sandstone columns
2023
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Porters Lodge The College Durham DH1 3EQ
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The Cathedral Office The College Durham DH1 3EQ
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16 The College Durham DH1 3EQ
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2016
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Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
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2016
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16 The College Durham DH1 3EQ
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2016
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Durham Cathedral The College Durham DH1 3EH
Installation of 1no. new aluminium wall mounted sign to right of existing doorway
2016
Approved
St Johns College North Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ
Stabilising of the existing boundary retaining wall which provides lateral support approx…
2016
Approved
St Johns College North Bailey Durham DH1 3RJ
Stabilising of the existing boundary retaining wall which provides lateral support approx…
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#134 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Durham ranks #185 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
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Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #32 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #27 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #185 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #212 of 292
83%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
44 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
190 decided
1,693
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025