Chilton, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilton, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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.
Population: 4,469 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £100,195 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 050A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chilton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilton.
- 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 Chilton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Chilton.
- - 8 Bradbury Way Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0GZ
Change of use of garage to hair salon and the retention of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land To The North Of 11 The Crescent Chilton DL17 0EP
Discharge of Conditions 3 and 4 pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02685/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 44 Rushyford Drive Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0EQ
Retention of radio antenna
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 49 Rushyford Drive Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0EB
Two storey rear extension, garage conversion and bay window to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - The Thistle Durham Road Chilton Ferryhill DL17 0FG
Erection of boundary wall with gates; and conversion of garage to habitable room (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-31
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A brief summary of Chilton in County Durham
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.
Property prices in Chilton show an average sale price of £100,195, 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 Chilton a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Chilton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Chilton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chilton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Chilton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Chilton were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Rushyford planning applications
- Great Chilton planning applications
- Woodham planning applications
- Dean Bank planning applications
- Ferryhill planning applications
- Chilton Lane planning applications
- Kirk Merrington planning applications
- Ferryhill Station 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.