Search Ferryhill planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ferryhill · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 8 Duncombe Bank Ferryhill DL17 8BPAwaiting decisionConstruction of gable porch to front elevationReceived 29 Oct 2026DM/26/02899/FPA
- 21 Dean Park Ferryhill DL17 8HPAwaiting decisionGarage conversion and construction of storeroom to side elevationReceived 22 Sep 2026DM/26/02406/FPA
- Land To The East Of 11 Belsay Close Ferryhill DL17 8SXAwaiting decisionChange of use of open amenity land to private garden with erection of boundary fenceReceived 21 Sep 2026DM/26/02290/FPA
- 1 Dean Park Ferryhill DL17 8HPAwaiting decisionFirst floor side and single storey rear extensionsReceived 18 Jun 2026DM/26/01077/FPA
- 1 Darlington Road Ferryhill DL17 8JPAwaiting decisionProposed new shopfrontReceived 19 May 2026DM/26/01261/FPA
Planning in Ferryhill
Only 4 decisions near Ferryhill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ferryhill in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Ferryhill
Postcode districts
DL17 51 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 Ferryhill
Ferryhill is a civil parish and town in County Durham, England, with a population of approximately 8,857 as of 2018. It developed in the early 20th century primarily due to the coal mining industry, which saw its last mine close in 1968. Strategically situated between several towns, including Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor, and the historic city of Durham, Ferryhill presents various opportunities for planning applications in a region with a rich industrial heritage. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,942. It sits within the Ferryhill district.
Property prices in Ferryhill show an average sale price of £102,353, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ferryhill 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 (May 2026). This makes Ferryhill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ferryhill has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ferryhill 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ferryhill.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ferryhill, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Ferryhill.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).