A heritage property at 78 Gilesgate in Durham is at the centre of a planning consultation over repairs to its windows, timber lintels and historic front elevation.
The application covers the replacement of defective timber windows and timber lintels, alongside repairs to the external stucco ashlar render on the front of the building. The property’s postcode is Durham DH1 1HY.
What the application proposes
The proposal is recorded under two references: DM/26/01720/LB and DM/26/01719/FPA. The City of Durham Trust has issued a “Support” response to the plans.
The Trust’s listing identifies the case as involving a conservation area and a listed building. It is currently marked as pending consideration, meaning a final decision has not yet been recorded in the supplied planning information.
Consultation dates and next steps
The application was validated on 3 July 2026, with the standard consultation beginning on 7 July. The consultation expiry date is 7 August 2026.
Residents and other interested parties can view the application documents through the planning portal linked from the City of Durham Trust’s response page. The listing also includes a submissions link for “78-Gilesgate-2026-Jul-24”.
The property falls within the City Of Durham parish and the Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe ward. The supplied information does not state when Durham County Council will determine the application or whether any objections have been submitted.