Dawdon, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dawdon, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dawdon are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dawdon
Dawdon, located to the south of Seaham in County Durham, is a former pit community with a rich industrial heritage. Notably, a section of its beach featured in the opening scenes of the iconic science fiction film Alien 3, adding a unique cultural significance to the area. This blend of history and notable landmarks may influence planning applications and development opportunities in Dawdon.
Population: 7,220
District: Seaham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £121,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Easington
- LSOA: County Durham 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dawdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dawdon.
- 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 Dawdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
162 planning applications found near Dawdon.
- - 11 Fern Crescent Seaham SR7 7UJ
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 30 Chestnut Way Seaham SR7 7RN
Two storey front and side extension & single storey rear extension (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 Parkside Crescent Seaham SR7 7UD
Demolition of existing stores to the rear, erection of single-storey wrap-around extension to the side and rear, and extension of decking to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 39 Parkside Crescent Seaham SR7 7UQ
Two storey and single storey side extensions, single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and loft conversion with dormer balcony to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Old Ambulance Depot Parkside Road Seaham SR7 7UB
Single-storey side extension to existing storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land To The South Of Sycamore Lodge Hill Street Seaham SR7 7QN
Front row of sycamore and ash trees to be crown lifted, overhanging dead wood and dangerous branches to be removed back to boundary line or best pruning point, felling and removal of 1no sycamore to r
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 17 Camden Square Seaham SR7 7SX
Single-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 28 Queen Alexandra Road Dawdon Seaham SR7 7QZ
Change of use from ground floor shop to 2 bed flat including alterations to the front and 2 no. windows to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Land And Building East Of County Durham And Darlington Fire And Rescue Service Parkside Road Seaham SR7 7UB
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and 5 (parking) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/02970/FPA for the change of use of the property to a Children's Home, to allow alterations to the approv
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Dawdon Community Centre Queen Alexandra Road Dawdon Seaham SR7 7NH
Installation of 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs to gable end and front of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Farn Scouting Centre Parkside Road Seaham SR7 7UB
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - 41 Redwood Seaham SR7 7RS
Balcony to the rear on top of existing extension with obscure glazing to side panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - Parkside Allotments Parkside Crescent Seaham SR7 7UD
Proposed installation of a canteen facility with boundary fence and gates to form gathering space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-02
View full details - - Land And Building East Of County Durham And Darlington Fire And Rescue Service Parkside Road Seaham SR7 7UB
Change of use from former fire and rescue ancillary residential accommodation to a Childrens Home (Use Class C2) for up to 4 children with associated parking and alterations to existing landscape, CCT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 22 Aspen Grove Seaham SR7 7PA
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/22/02706/FPA (first floor front extension, single storey and first floor rear extension) comprising of change of material to render finish to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - 30 Chestnut Way Seaham SR7 7RN
Rear single storey extension and two storey side extension over garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-06-05
View full details - - 16 Queen Alexandra Road Dawdon SR7 7QZ
Conversion of takeaway to flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - 22 Aspen Grove Seaham SR7 7PA
First floor front extension, single storey and first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-09-13
View full details - - Queens Chippy 1 Queen Alexandra Road Dawdon Seaham SR7 7QY
Retention of new shop front and erection of extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-08-15
View full details - - 8 Heathway Seaham SR7 7UX
Single storey side extension (amended proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-03-31
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A brief summary of Dawdon in County Durham
Dawdon, located to the south of Seaham in County Durham, is a former pit community with a rich industrial heritage. Notably, a section of its beach featured in the opening scenes of the iconic science fiction film Alien 3, adding a unique cultural significance to the area. This blend of history and notable landmarks may influence planning applications and development opportunities in Dawdon. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,220. It sits within the Seaham district.
Property prices in Dawdon show an average sale price of £121,090, 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 Dawdon a particularly low-crime area.
Dawdon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Seaham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Dawdon includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stony Cut, Cold Hesledon SSSI, Durham Coast SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumbria Coast; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. 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, Dawdon 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 Dawdon
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Dawdon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dawdon.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dawdon were full planning applications (20), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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