Plans for extensions to a home at 11 St Marys Close in Shincliffe have entered the public consultation process, giving residents until 27 August 2026 to submit comments.

The application, registered by Durham County Council under reference DM/26/01835/FPA, seeks permission for a single-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension at the property, which has the postcode DH1 2ND.

What the application proposes

The City of Durham Trust has recorded the proposal as a conservation-area planning matter. Its published response lists the application as “Pending Consideration”, meaning a decision has not yet been recorded in the material available.

The Trust’s entry says the application was validated on 27 July 2026. The standard consultation began on 30 July and is due to expire on 27 August.

How the area is identified

The property is in the parish of Shincliffe and falls within the Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe ward. The Trust has published a link to the planning documents and identified the submission as “11-St-Marys-Close-Shincliffe-2026-Aug-21”.

Residents wishing to examine the proposal or respond can use the planning-portal documents linked from the City of Durham Trust’s application entry. The published information does not state the proposed dimensions, materials, expected construction timetable or any objections received.

The City of Durham Trust says its work includes responding to planning applications and protecting and enhancing Durham. Its listing for 11 St Marys Close is dated 21 August 2026.