How long do planning decisions take near Dawdon?

The average planning decision time near Dawdon is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Dawdon?

The planning approval rate near Dawdon is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dawdon?

The most common type of planning application near Dawdon is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dawdon?

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Dawdon, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dawdon, County Durham.

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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.

Population: 7,220

District: Seaham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £117,547 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Easington
LSOA: County Durham 016H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Warnings

1 active flood warning near Dawdon.

[Flood alert] Tyne and Wear coast

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

4 planning applications found near Dawdon.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Dawdon in County Durham

Property prices in Dawdon show an average sale price of £117,547, 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.

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Planning Activity in Dawdon

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Dawdon. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Dawdon.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Dawdon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dawdon were full planning applications (9), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 69% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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