DM/26/01362/CEUApproveLast updated 01/08/2026, 19:59
An application has been made for a certificate of lawfulness to confirm the continuous use of the property as a house in multiple occupation.
Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use
Orchard Drive, Durham DH1
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Full Proposal
The property has been continuously occupied as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) by 3 to 6 unrelated individuals who share basic communal amenities, falling within Planning Use Class C4. This C4 use was fully established prior to the implementation of the Durham City Article 4 Direction on 16 September 2016 and has been continuously maintained without interruption down to the present day. A Certificate of Lawfulness is therefore sought to confirm that the existing Class C4 use is lawful
Application Timeline
Application Registered29/05/2026
Application Validated04/06/2026
Decision Made27/07/2026
Decision Issued27/07/2026
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