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Planning in Broom Hill

Only 5 decisions near Broom Hill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broom Hill in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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Around Broom Hill

Postcode districts

DH8 195 applications in the last 12 monthsDH9 73 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Broom Hill

Broom Hill is a picturesque hamlet located in County Durham, England, just north of Consett and in proximity to Ebchester and Medomsley. This quaint community may present unique opportunities for planning applications, given its charming rural setting and strategic location within the region. It sits within the County Durham district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Broom Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broom Hill has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broom Hill 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 Broom Hill, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Broom Hill.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broom Hill?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Broom Hill.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broom Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Broom Hill is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broom Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Broom Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.