Search Chilton planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Chilton · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 6 Kirkham Close Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0RLAwaiting decisionProposed single storey side extensionReceived 25 Sep 2026DM/26/02573/FPA
- Land To The North Of Brooklyn Road Chilton DL17 0PWAwaiting decisionConstruction of a 175 metre long by 2.5 metre wide parking laybyReceived 7 Sep 2026DM/26/02210/FPA
- Garage Block Crystal Close ChiltonApprovedPrior Notification for demoliotion of 12no garagesReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026DM/26/02003/PND
- 15 Hambleton Way Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0RBApprovedSingle storey rear extensionReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026DM/26/01998/FPA
- Garage Block Hambleton Way ChiltonApprovedPrior Notification for demolition of 11no garagesReceived 31 Jul 2026Decided 26 Aug 2026DM/26/02002/PND
Planning in Chilton
Only 5 decisions near Chilton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chilton in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Chilton
Postcode districts
DL17 51 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Chilton
Chilton is a town located in County Durham, England, just a few miles east of Bishop Auckland and south of Ferryhill, along the A167. This strategic position makes it an important area for potential planning applications, as its accessibility connects it to nearby towns and transport routes. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,469 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chilton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chilton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chilton 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 Chilton, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Chilton.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).