Development site at, 13-17 Claypath and 3-5 Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1RH

This prime City Centre development site offers a unique opportunity to create a statement development with the backdrop of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

The subject site comprises a 0.1-hectare (0.23 acre) and is set in a prominent position neighbouring Millennium Place.

The development site currently comprises 13-17 Claypath and 3-5 Millennium Place. The 3-5 Millennium Place building is to be converted and integrated into a new development on 13-17 Claypath. 13-17 Claypath has recently been demolished.

Durham County Council are seeking a developer who will contribute positively to the historic surroundings of the site, while also supporting the vitality and viability of the City Centre.

The developer will need to provide a sustainable and vibrant use for the site. The use should ideally seek to assist with promoting diversification of the City Centre and employment growth.
The Council have a key aim of developing tourism and leisure in the City, improving the culture and leisure economy.

A planning brief has been prepared by the Local Planning Authority which outlines that given the city centre location, the site would likely be suitable for a mixed-use scheme incorporating some or all of the following:

• Hotel
• Visitor Attraction
• Office
• Residential
• Retail
• Leisure
• Supported Living
• Purpose Built Student Accommodation (subject to need - see Durham Plan policy 16)

The opening date for the formal tender process is (WEDNESDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2024), the portal will remain open for 8 weeks via the NEPO Portal.

It is a requirement for all interested parties to be registered on the Councils' e-tendering system, the NEPO portal. In order to access this and receive the Bid Documentation, the following link is available:

Durham is a captivating city, crowned by the dramatic Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site. A popular tourist destination, Durham is also home to the world famous Durham University,

The city is a thriving cultural, business and leisure hub, with an economic value of £249.01m.

The Site is strategically located in a prime position in Durham City Centre and forms part of Millennium Place. The immediate area is surrounded by residential, retail, leisure, and office accommodation, creating a high footfall and an affluent and vibrant environment.

The wider Millennium Place development comprises an urban open space surrounded by a range of leisure and community uses including bars, restaurants, a bowling alley, and Claypath Library. To the North, the Millennium Place building adjoin the Gala Theatre and cinema.