Bridgehill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bridgehill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Bridgehill
Bridgehill is a locality within Consett, County Durham, England, strategically located near neighbouring areas such as Benfieldside, Blackhill, and Shotley Grove, as well as the River Derwent. This position may influence future planning applications, given its proximity to key amenities and natural features.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £166,809 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
- LSOA: County Durham 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bridgehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bridgehill.
- 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 Bridgehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
283 planning applications found near Bridgehill.
- - 5 North View Blackhill Consett DH8 0JJ
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 18 St Andrews Crescent Blackhill Consett DH8 8PD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) pursuant to DM/25/00756/FPA for a domestic extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Old Quarry House North View Blackhill Consett DH8 8RR
Fenestration alterations throughout the property including bi-folding doors, erection of a three door car port, alterations to the two existing dormer windows to bridge them together to create one lar
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 23A North View Blackhill Consett DH8 0JN
Raised balcony to side elevation of outbuilding plus double door and window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 21 South View Bridgehill Consett DH8 8QL
Single storey side and rear extension, front porch, front bay window and raised decking area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land And Buildings To The North Of 89 Derwent Street Blackhill DH8 8LT
Change of use and conversion of existing buildings to 7 no. residential units with associated works and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 18 Chaytor Road Bridgehill Consett DH8 8QB
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Blackhill Methodist Church Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RP
Discharge of Condtion 4 (Phase 4 Remediation Works) pursuant to approval ref DM/24/00868/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - 18 St Andrews Crescent Blackhill Consett DH8 8PD
Two story side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 21 South View Bridgehill Consett DH8 8QL
Two storey side extension, front porch and raised decking area to side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Blackhill Methodist Church Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RP
Discharge of Condition 3 (Land Contamination) and Condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme) pursuant to DM/24/00868/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 9 St Andrews Crescent Blackhill Consett DH8 8NU
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new single storey side extension and new porch on front of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 23A North View Blackhill Consett DH8 0JN
Partial demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension to rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 6 Baxton Cottages Bridgehill Consett DH8 8RA
Detached double garage and two storey extension to the rear, loft conversion with dormer window to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 66 Derwent Street Blackhill Consett DH8 8LZ
Retention of dormer window and balcony to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 64 Derwent Street Blackhill Consett DH8 8LZ
Change of use of the basement level of 64 Derwent Street (Class E) in to a one bed basement flat to create 64b (as amended on 4th November).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 28 Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RU
Erection of single storey rear extension and raised platform
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Blackhill Methodist Church Durham Road Blackhill Consett DH8 8RP
Creation of a community garden with shipping container toilet and kitchen facilities.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-02
View full details - - 43 Derwent Street Blackhill Consett DH8 8LR
Replace windows and doors with a UPVC alternative and minor resurfacing work to front entrance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-01-04
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast Blackhill Comrades Club Ridley Street Consett DH8 8TT
The removal of existing 15.05m mast and associated compound. Installation of a replacement base station which includes a 25m mast and ancillary equipment. (amended plans 12.01.2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-07
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A brief summary of Bridgehill in County Durham
Bridgehill is a locality within Consett, County Durham, England, strategically located near neighbouring areas such as Benfieldside, Blackhill, and Shotley Grove, as well as the River Derwent. This position may influence future planning applications, given its proximity to key amenities and natural features.
Property prices in Bridgehill show an average sale price of £166,809, 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 Bridgehill a particularly low-crime area.
Bridgehill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shotley, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bridgehill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bridgehill 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 Bridgehill
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Bridgehill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bridgehill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bridgehill were full planning applications (27), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Shotley Bridge planning applications
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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.