Broom Hill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broom Hill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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.
District: County Durham
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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 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broom Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broom Hill.
- 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 Broom Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Broom Hill.
- - 26 Spring Close Ebchester Consett DH8 0QL
Proposed single storey garden room extension and installation of 2 new windows in existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Broom Hill in County Durham
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.
Property prices in Broom Hill 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 Broom Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Broom Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shotley Bridge, Ebchester. 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 Broom Hill includes 7 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Broom Hill
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Broom Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broom Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Broom Hill were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Newlands planning applications
- Ebchester planning applications
- East Law planning applications
- The Dene planning applications
- Medomsley planning applications
- High Westwood planning applications
- Benfieldside planning applications
- Hamsterley 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.