Belmont, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belmont, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Belmont are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Belmont
Belmont is a suburb in the north-eastern part of Durham, England, encompassing the historic coal mining villages of Belmont, Carrville, Broomside, and Gilesgate Moor. Since the 1950s, these villages have evolved with industrial and suburban developments, particularly east of the A1(M) motorway. As of the 2011 census, the population of the parish stood at 8,881, making it a vital area for planning applications and community development within the city.
Population: 8,771 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,172 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 022C
Crime Statistics
101 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 23
- anti-social-behaviour: 18
- shoplifting: 17
- vehicle-crime: 11
- other-theft: 9
- drugs: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- burglary: 4
- public-order: 3
- robbery: 3
- other-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Belmont.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belmont.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Belmont based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
250 planning applications found near Belmont.
- - 50 Thorndale Road Belmont Durham DH1 2AH
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 14 Gloucestershire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DH
To demolish current garage and utility and to erect a two storey side extension with front single storey porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Rear Of 18 And 20 Aidan Gardens Belmont Durham DH1 2BF
T10 Sycamore - formatively reduce the Northwestern canopy overhanging the boundary back to the boundary line. T11 Sycamore - 1-2m reduction of the Southwestern canopy. Reduce the lower canopy (up to ~
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Street Record Aidan Gardens Belmont
Aidan Gardens Belmont Tree Preservation Order 2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 9 Heatherdale Crescent Belmont Durham DH1 2AP
New side access and single story rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 13 Lincolnshire Close Belmont Durham DH1 2BP
Erection of porch and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 17 Nottinghamshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2DG
First floor extension to side of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 24 Birkdale Gardens Belmont Durham DH1 2UJ
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 8 Berkshire Close Belmont Durham DH1 2BW
Single storey rear extension with a projection of 3.37m, height to the eaves of 2.33m and overall height of 3.81m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 106 Grinstead Way Carrville Durham DH1 1LZ
Two storey side extension, front porch and canopy extension, increased pavement crossing and dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 4 Northamptonshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DF
Proposed first floor extension and dormer window to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 96 Thorndale Road Belmont Durham DH1 2AQ
First floor side extension and rear glass porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Belmont Church Of England (Junior) PrimarySchool Buckinghamshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2AG
Non-material amendment of Conditions 3 (Approved Documents) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/22/03248/FPA to retain the existing modular portacabin building
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 3 Yorkshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DA
Retention of the change of use of land from incidental open space to residential garden associated with No.3 Yorkshire Drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - 15 Yorkshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DA
Tiled roof to existing front porch, integral side garage and rear utility room with roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 20 Staffordshire Drive Belmont Durham DH1 2DW
Single storey extension to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 5 Fellside Gardens Carrville Durham DH1 1AB
First floor rear extension, convert flat to pitch roof on existing extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - Belmont Church Of England Infant School Buckinghamshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2QP
Discharge of Condition 6 (Surface water management plan) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/23/00294/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 14 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BQ
Single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - 53 Devonshire Road Belmont Durham DH1 2BJ
Single story front extension, new pitched roof over garage and porch and conversion of existing garage and utility into habitable room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-18
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A brief summary of Belmont in County Durham
Belmont is a suburb in the north-eastern part of Durham, England, encompassing the historic coal mining villages of Belmont, Carrville, Broomside, and Gilesgate Moor. Since the 1950s, these villages have evolved with industrial and suburban developments, particularly east of the A1(M) motorway. As of the 2011 census, the population of the parish stood at 8,881, making it a vital area for planning applications and community development within the city. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,771 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Belmont show an average sale price of £197,172, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Belmont area recorded 101 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Belmont has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sherburn House. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Belmont includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Belmont
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Belmont. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Belmont may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Belmont slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Belmont were full planning applications (36), discharge of conditions (17), advertising consent (8). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 71 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 53 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Carrville planning applications
- Moor End planning applications
- Sherburn Grange planning applications
- Gilesgate Moor planning applications
- Sherburn planning applications
- Gilesgate planning applications
- Pittington planning applications
- Hallgarth planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.