Skip to content
DM/26/01363/CEUApproveLast updated 01/08/2026, 19:59

An application has been made for a certificate of lawfulness to confirm the existing use of the property as a house in multiple occupation.

Certificate of Lawfulness Existing Use
Orchard Drive, Durham DH1

Keep track of this application

Sign in and like this application to get an email when the decision is made.

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 Certificate of lawfulness for

Application Timeline

Application Registered29/05/2026
Application Validated04/06/2026
Decision Made27/07/2026
Decision Issued27/07/2026
Approximate area shownSign in for the exact location

For neighbours

Physical construction works
Build-phase noise, dust and vehicles while works are carried out.
Access or parking changes
The description mentions access, parking or similar.
Change of use
The application seeks a change of use for the site.

What the application involves, identified from its description — an indicator, not an assessment. Set your address to see distance and direction.

Case Officer

More Information

Get planning alerts for your neighbourhood

Sign up free and we'll email you about new and updated applications near your address.

Nearby applications

More from Emma Price

View all →