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Planning in Gilesgate Moor

Approved
74%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gilesgate Moor in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About Gilesgate Moor

Gilesgate Moor is a suburb in the north-eastern part of Durham, England, and is part of the Belmont Parish, which includes the historic coal mining villages of Belmont, Carrville, and Broomside. Since the 1950s, these areas have seen significant industrial and suburban development, particularly east of the A1(M) motorway. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 8,881, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments in County Durham.

Property prices in Gilesgate Moor 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 Moor a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Gilesgate Moor has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilesgate Moor 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 Moor, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near Gilesgate Moor. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (36), discharge of conditions (10), amendments (7).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gilesgate Moor?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Gilesgate Moor. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gilesgate Moor?
The average planning decision time near Gilesgate Moor is 61 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 Gilesgate Moor?
The planning approval rate near Gilesgate Moor is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gilesgate Moor?
The most common type of planning application near Gilesgate Moor is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gilesgate Moor?
You can search and track planning applications near Gilesgate Moor on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.