Search East Stanley planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of East Stanley · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 18 Colville Court East Stanley Stanley DH9 6UWAwaiting decisionInfill porch extension to front with lean-to roofFull Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02776/FPA
- 8 North Thorn Shield Row Stanley DH9 0LAAwaiting decisionInstallation of an electric vehicle charging point to rear elevation of the off-shoot facing the highwayReceived 28 Sep 2026DM/26/02410/FPA
- Kates Gill Middles Road The Middles StanleyAwaiting decisionT1 English Oak - remove the long overhanging branch growing over the existing fence and extending into the highway, T2 Willow - prune back the additional branches growing through and beyond the fence line to provide a suitable clearance from the fence and highway. - TPO-DER-103Received 10 Sep 2026DM/26/02385/TPO
- 27 Badgers Wood Kip Hill Stanley DH9 0HRAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of land to the rear of 27 Badgers Wood, Stanley as residential garden amenity space.Received 3 Sep 2026DM/26/02308/CEU
- 4 Brentwood Court East Stanley Stanley DH9 6XWAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment to planning approval DM/26/00350/FPA to increase ground floor window opening on side wall of rear extensionReceived 5 Aug 2026DM/26/02043/NMA
Planning in East Stanley
Only 6 decisions near East Stanley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Stanley in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around East Stanley
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DH9 73 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About East Stanley
East Stanley is a town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, positioned on a hilltop between Chester-le-Street and Consett, and southwest of Gateshead. The name "Stanley" originates from Old English, translating to "stony woodland clearing," reflecting the town's historical landscape. This area is significant for those researching planning applications, given its unique topography and heritage.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the East Stanley 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 East Stanley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around East Stanley has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Stanley 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 East Stanley, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near East Stanley.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), outline applications (2).