Gilesgate, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gilesgate, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Gilesgate
Gilesgate is an eastern inner suburb of Durham, England, historically serving as the main route into the city. It extends from Claypath, ascending to Gilesgate Moor, where it diverges into Sunderland Road and Sherburn Road. The suburb encompasses parts of the Elvet and Gilesgate Ward, as well as the Gilesgate Moor Ward of Belmont, with a population of approximately 6,746 according to the 2021 census. This area is relevant for planning applications, given its mix of residential and administrative divisions.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 041D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gilesgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gilesgate.
- 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 Gilesgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Gilesgate.
- - 10 Nuns Row Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HG
Change of use to flexible use permission as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of Schedule 3 of the Town and Cou
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 72 Bradford Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HL
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Kepier Farm Kepier Lane Gilesgate Durham DH1 1LB
Demolition of brick kiln (retrospective) and reinstatement of footings with interpretation board.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 17 Bradford Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1ER
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 2 Abbots Row Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HE
Extension and partial conversion of garage including the addition of a pitched roof, first-floor Juliet balcony to the side, and rendering to the main house and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 39 Bradford Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1ER
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 33 Bradford Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1ER
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a flexible use permission as a HMO (Use Class C4) and a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of Class V of Part 3 of the GPDO including
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 1 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LA
G1 - 1no. Sycamore and 3no. Elm - Prune back from the property by 2m T2 - Sycamore - Remove the small branch from the main stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 5 Monks Crescent Gilesgate Durham DH1 1HD
Change of Use from House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a flexible use permission as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) under the provisions of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 27 Annand Road Gilesgate Durham DH1 1PW
Application to vary condition 2 & 8 of Planning Permission DM/23/01690/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 4 Ferens Park Durham DH1 1NU
Felling and removal of 2no conifers (T1, T2), crown reduction by 1m of cherry (T3) and coppice of hazel (T4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 33 Long Acres Gilesgate Durham DH1 1JF
Use of property as 4 bedroom HMO (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Gilesgate in County Durham
Gilesgate is an eastern inner suburb of Durham, England, historically serving as the main route into the city. It extends from Claypath, ascending to Gilesgate Moor, where it diverges into Sunderland Road and Sherburn Road. The suburb encompasses parts of the Elvet and Gilesgate Ward, as well as the Gilesgate Moor Ward of Belmont, with a population of approximately 6,746 according to the 2021 census. This area is relevant for planning applications, given its mix of residential and administrative divisions.
Property prices in Gilesgate show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Gilesgate a particularly low-crime area.
Gilesgate has one conservation area within its boundaries: Durham City. 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 Gilesgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brasside Pond SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Gilesgate 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 Gilesgate
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Gilesgate. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Gilesgate.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gilesgate were full planning applications (20), tree works (11), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Gilesgate Moor planning applications
- Durham planning applications
- Newton Hall planning applications
- Shincliffe planning applications
- High Shincliffe planning applications
- Belmont planning applications
- Moor End planning applications
- Carrville planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.