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Request for a Screening Opinion in respect of a full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings (EFAA and EFAD) and redevelopment of Durham Academy, to deliver a new school building with associated landscaping works and internal refurbishment works to retained buildings, at Durham Academy, Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG.

Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

DecidedReference: SCR/25/00011Durham County Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening Opinion
Received
6 Mar 2025
Validated
6 Mar 2025
Determination deadline
27 Mar 2025
Local authority
Durham County Council

Application overview

Request for a Screening Opinion in respect of a full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings (EFAA and EFAD) and redevelopment of Durham Academy, to deliver a new school building with associated landscaping works and internal refurbishment works to retained buildings, at Durham Academy, Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG.

Proposal details

Reference
SCR/25/00011
Ward
Deerness (Historic)
Parish
Brandon And Byshottles
Agent
DPP Planning

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Application location

Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG

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DocumentPublishedAction
DecisionDecision · PDF16 Apr 2025View
COVER LETTERSupporting Information · PDF5 Mar 2025View
SITE LOCATION PLANOS Extract · PDF5 Mar 2025View

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