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UK: US student accommodation developer Landmark Properties has secured planning consent for its Prince Bishops Place mixed-use scheme in Durham.
The scheme is being developed in partnership with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes. Planning permission was initially granted for the scheme in 2024 but revised plans include a higher number of student beds (504) and design improvements to respond to Landmark Properties’ investment and brand standards.
The approved plans, designed by Corstophine & Wright, will deliver a mixed-use destination featuring retail, hospitality and student uses, communal spaces and enhanced views of the River Wear while preserving the existing multi-storey car park.
Landmark Properties acquired the site in April 2026 and will continue to work alongside Citrus and Galliard to deliver the development.
Tristram Taylor of from Landmark Properties, said: “Securing our second UK planning approval at Prince Bishops Place marks a significant step for Landmark in this market. The scheme will reinvigorate a prominent site in the heart of Durham, combining high quality student accommodation with retail, hospitality and public spaces while retaining the features valued by the local community. As long-term investors who develop and manage our own portfolio, our commitment to the city extends well beyond completion.”
James Taylor, regional director of Citrus Group, added: “Securing consent at planning committee is a huge milestone for this important regeneration project in the centre of Durham with our partners Landmark Properties firmly committed to delivering the development. We can now move forward with confidence and turn this scheme into reality and realise the benefits for the city.”
David Hirschfield, group managing director of Galliard Homes, said: “We are delighted to have secured the revised planning approval for Prince Bishops Place, which is a major milestone and vital step towards delivering a transformative mixed-use destination in the heart of Durham. This approval reflects the strength of the partnership between Landmark Properties, Citrus Group and Galliard Homes, as well as the collaborative and visionary approach taken with Durham City Council and local stakeholders throughout the planning process.”
“The scheme will breathe new life into a prominent city centre site, creating high quality student accommodation alongside a vibrant mix of retail, leisure and public spaces. We believe this development will make a meaningful contribution to Durham’s continued growth, enhancing the city centre experience while supporting local businesses, residents and the university community for many years to come,” he added.
The project is scheduled for completion in 2030 and reinforces Landmark Properties’ plans to implement up to six schemes per year.
Highlights:
- US student accommodation developer Landmark Properties has secured planning consent for its Prince Bishops Place mixed-use scheme in Durham
- The scheme is being developed in partnership with Citrus Group and Galliard Homes
- The 504-bed project is scheduled for completion in 2030 and reinforces Landmark Properties’ plans to implement up to six schemes per year
