Search Dawdon planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Dawdon · updated daily · Durham County Council
- 1 Marlborough Seaham SR7 7SAAwaiting decisionConversion of former bank to mixed use building comprising office (Use Class E) to the ground-floor and short-term respite accommodation for up to two people to the first-floorReceived 4 Nov 2026DM/26/02663/FPA
- 10A Church Street Seaham SR7 7HQAwaiting decisionRetrospective applicaton for the change of use from Sui Generis (micro-pub/drinking establishment) to Class E (Commercial, Business and Service), together with retrospective alterations to the rear elevation and internal subdivision of the premises.Received 24 Sep 2026DM/26/02556/FPA
- 19 Heathway Parkside Seaham SR7 7UXApprovedSingle storey front extensionReceived 23 Sep 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026DM/26/02544/FPA
- 3 Springfield Crescent Dawdon Seaham SR7 7SUAwaiting decisionLoft Conversion with Front and Rear Dormer WindowsReceived 23 Sep 2026DM/26/02439/FPA
- Londonderry Works George Street Industrial Estate Seaham SR7 7SLAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing buildings and erection of a foodstore (Use Class E) with associated access, parking, servicing area, landscaping and infrastructure.Received 22 Sep 2026DM/26/02509/FPA
Planning in Dawdon
- Approved
- 89%
- 17 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dawdon in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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SR7 92 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,220. It sits within the Seaham district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dawdon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Dawdon has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Dawdon, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near Dawdon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (23), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).