Search Bridgehill planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bridgehill · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 36 Laburnum Avenue Blackhill Consett DH8 5TDAwaiting decisionProposed installation of a personnel door to the Dixon Street facade, cladding to the facade of Dixon Street (East Elevation) and installation of four new windows in the North elevation of the warehouse.Received 29 Oct 2026DM/26/02889/FPA
- Consett, Derwent Reservoir NorthumberlandAwaiting decisionComments within 2 months. New connection requested to a planned caravan site remote from the existing network at Derwent Reservoir. 69kVA three phase requested. The existing network of Redwell Hall - Derwent Bridge SW 20kv feeder is configured for split phase however the network is three phase within a reasonable distance, due to this is it proposed to replace 4 existing HV poles to make them suitable for three phase conductors. Any existing apparatus on the poles is to be replaced with like for like new equipment. The 4 affected spans currently have two conductors above ground running to each pole. The proposed upgrade sees these upgraded to 3 new conductors. A new inline H (Short leg) pole is to take the place of an existing in line single pole, fusegear and a 100kVA 20kV three phase transformer are to be installed on this pole. Reference: TS/ENQ23274321Received 14 Oct 202626/03649/MISC
- 131 Benfieldside Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 0RRApprovedReduction or pollard due to trees obstructing the highway and causing damage to property ie boundary wall.Received 8 Oct 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026DM/26/02695/TCA
- 36 Cutlers Hall Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 8REAwaiting decisionCreation of off-street parking with dropped kerbReceived 7 Oct 2026DM/26/02636/FPA
- 36 Beverley Gardens Blackhill Consett DH8 0AQAwaiting decisionExtension over garage to provide bedroom and single storey extension to rear to provide kitchen/family roomFull Planning ApplicationReceived 6 Oct 2026DM/26/02682/FPA
Planning in Bridgehill
- Approved
- 100%
- 21 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bridgehill in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Bridgehill
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DH8 194 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bridgehill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bridgehill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bridgehill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bridgehill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (20), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.