Search Gilesgate planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gilesgate · updated daily · Durham County Council
- 28 Ferens Park Durham DH1 1NUAwaiting decisionWillow (T1) - removal of dead limb to leave 30cm stub and crown reduction by 1.2m to shapeReceived 3 Nov 2026DM/26/02587/TCA
- 44 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LAAwaiting decisionRemoval of the existing rear ground and first-floor conservatories and construction of a replacement two-storey rear extensionReceived 26 Oct 2026DM/26/02822/FPA
- 31 Orchard Drive Durham DH1 1LAAwaiting decisionLawson Cypress (T1) - 3m crown reductionReceived 22 Oct 2026DM/26/02824/TCA
- Magdalene Heights Gilesgate Durham DH1 1SYAwaiting decisionConversion of a C3 dwelling within an existing C3 & C4 mixed use building to 2No C3 apartments.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02777/FPA
- Copthorne 1 Wear View Durham DH1 1LWAwaiting decision1. Conifer - trim back as far as practical over the drive without cutting into the brown wood 2. Willow - reduce the height by 2m 3. Conifer - fell as close to current ground level as practical 5. Birch x2 - prune to clear the overhead service cable by 0.5m 6. Rowan - prune to clear the overhead service cable by 0.5mReceived 8 Oct 2026DM/26/02711/TCA
Planning in Gilesgate
- Approved
- 76%
- 25 of 26 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gilesgate in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Gilesgate
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DH1 443 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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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.
Property prices in Gilesgate show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gilesgate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Gilesgate has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gilesgate, 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, 105 planning applications were submitted near Gilesgate. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (27), tree works (15), amendments (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).