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 is scheduled to be demolished in February 2024.

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)

Knight Frank are instructed to seek expressions of interest from interested parties. All parties will be required to complete an Expressions of Interest Form, which is available from Knight Frank and must be uploaded to the NEPO e-tendering portal.

The closing date for receiving all completed Expressions of Interest forms (EOI) is (MONDAY 15th APRIL 2024 at 16.00 HRS).

Following the closing date, the opportunity will be made available via the NEPO portal, and a formal bidding process will commence.

All parties must be registered with the NEPO portal prior to the commencement of the formal tender process. Full details of how to register for the NEPO Portal can be obtained from Knight Frank.

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.