Billingham, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Billingham, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
Planning applications in Billingham are administered by Stockton On Tees Borough Council. View the full Stockton On Tees Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Billingham
Billingham is a town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, situated on the north bank of the River Tees. Governed by the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees unitary authority, Billingham had a population of 33,927 according to the 2021 census, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 33,915 (2021)
District: Stockton-on-Tees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £208,339 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton North
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Billingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Billingham.
- 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 Billingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
170 planning applications found near Billingham.
- - Communication Station West Of Billingham Railway Station Leeholme Road Billingham TS23 3TA
Prior approval application for the replacement of an existing 17.5m monopole with a 22.5m monopole, including associated antennas, equipment, cabinets, compound works, and ancillary development.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Billingham Town Football Club Bedford Terrace Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 4AE
Application for the installation of 4no 20m high LED floodlights (removal of existing floodlights).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 149 Pentland Avenue Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 2RF
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 25 Marsh House Avenue Billingham TS23 2HB
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1No. 9 metre stout wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 212 Pentland Avenue Billingham TS23 2RD
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1No. 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Outside To 212 Pentland Avenue Billingham
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1No. 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 The Causeway Billingham TS23 2HD
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1No. 11 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Blue Aardvark Joinery Limited Leeholme Road Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 3TA
Prior notification application for the installation of roof mounted Solar Photovoltaics (PV) panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 48 Hatfield Road Billingham TS23 3AL
Prior approval of a larger home extension to rear - Depth 5.4M, Height to eaves 2.5M and overall height 3M
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 234 Cotswold Crescent Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 2QN
Erection of a single storey detached rear outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 107 Stokesley Crescent Billingham TS23 1NG
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey extension to the rear (length 4m, height to eaves 2.8m and overall height 3.9m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 114 Lincoln Crescent Billingham Stockton-on-Tees TS23 4BJ
Erection of rear garden outbuilding (demolition of existing outbuilding).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 7 Saunton Road Billingham TS23 3HN
Erection of single storey detached garage (demolition of existing garage)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - The Forum Theatre Town Centre Billingham TS23 2LJ
Installation of PV panels to roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - The Forum Theatre Town Centre Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 2LJ
Listed Building Consent for the installation of PV panels to roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Land Opposite To 129 Stokesley Crescent Billingham
Notice under regulations 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 9 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 187 Cotswold Crescent Billingham
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 11 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 4 Poldon Terrace Billingham
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 10 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 216 Cotswold Crescent Billingham
Notice under regulation 5 of electronic communications code regulations for the installation of 1no 11 metre light wooden pole.
Status: Conditions | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 114 Lincoln Crescent Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 4BJ
Erection of a single storey extension to side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-02-19
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A brief summary of Billingham in County Durham
Billingham is a town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, situated on the north bank of the River Tees. Governed by the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees unitary authority, Billingham had a population of 33,927 according to the 2021 census, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments. The Town has a population of approximately 33,915 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Stockton-on-Tees district.
Property prices in Billingham show an average sale price of £208,339, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Billingham a particularly low-crime area.
Billingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Billingham Green. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Billingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Billingham
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Billingham. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Billingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Billingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Billingham were telecoms (30), full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (9).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 78 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.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (18% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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