Hartlepool, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartlepool, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
About Hartlepool
Hartlepool is an industrial port town in County Durham, England, governed by its own unitary authority. With a population of approximately 92,600, it is part of the devolved Tees Valley area, making it an important hub for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £130,888 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hartlepool
- Parliamentary constituency: Hartlepool
- LSOA: Hartlepool 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartlepool.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartlepool.
- 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 Hartlepool based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Hartlepool.
- - ADVANCED HOUSE WESLEY SQUARE HARTLEPOOL TS24 8BX
Adjoining Authority Consultation for the recladding of existing rear extension roof and elevations
Status: Undecided | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 55 CLIFTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9QW
Tree works in the Grange Conservation Area to prune 1 no. Cherry tree and reshape canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - HOPE HOUSE AND HOPE LODGE 59 HUTTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9PW
Tree works in the Grange Conservation Area to remove 1no. Cherry Plum tree to ground level (T007).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 12 HUTTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9PN
Tree works in the Grange Conservation Area to remove 1 no. Monkey puzzle tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 27 TANKERVILLE STREET HARTLEPOOL TS26 8EY
Lawful development certificate for the change of use from 2no. self-contained flats (Class C3) to a 6.no bed House of Multiple Occupancy (Class C4) for up to 6 residents (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 3 CLIFTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9QN
Tree works in the Grange Conservation Area prune back 1 no. neighbouring Eucalyptus tree to the boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 9 TANKERVILLE STREET HARTLEPOOL TS26 8EY
Erection of a single storey side extension to the property to incorporate new lounge, study, utility room and W/C facilities and provide an additional external yard area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 31 RABY ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS24 8AS
Regulation 77 application in relation to P/2025/0031 (Prior notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2no. apartments (Use Class C3) to include installa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 105 PARK ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS26 9HR
Advertisement consent for the installation of an LED display advertisement
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - PHYSIO ROOMS 25 RABY ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS24 8AS
Change of use of offices on first and second floor to 2no. apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - WESLEY CHAPEL WESLEY SQUARE HARTLEPOOL TS24 8AA
Adjoining authority consultation for the discharge of conditions 8, 11, 12, 13 and 14 on HMDC/2023/0028 (Change of use to an events venue that includes a drinking establishment on the upper ground flo
Status: Permitted | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT TO ST GEORGES UNITED REFORMED CHURCH YORK ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS26 9HP
Street tree felling notification
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 42 CLIFTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9QW
Erection of a single storey rear extension, outbuilding to rear and revisions to boundary treatment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 40 CLIFTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9QN
Reconstruction of detached garage with extension to length featuring solar panels and air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 84 YORK ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS26 8AB
Adjoining Authority Consultation for change of use of first-floor (Use Class C3) and second-floor (Use Class E) to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 103 YORK ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS26 9DH
Change of use from nail bar to cafe seating area in association with 105 York Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 44 GRANTHAM AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9QT
Tree works within Grange Conservation Area to crown reduce 2 no. Sycamore trees by a maximum of 2 metres. One Sycamore is located in the front garden and the other is located in the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 42 CLIFTON AVENUE HARTLEPOOL TS26 9QW
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension. erection of trellis fencing above existing eastern boundary wall to side/front (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 8 LOWTHIAN ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS24 8BJ
Change of use from 1no. dwellinghouse to 2no. apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 84 YORK ROAD HARTLEPOOL TS26 8AB
Adjoining authority consultation for the Change of use/conversion of 2no retail units to create 3no retail units on ground floor and conversion of residential unit on first and second floors to create
Status: Permitted | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Hartlepool in County Durham
Hartlepool is an industrial port town in County Durham, England, governed by its own unitary authority. With a population of approximately 92,600, it is part of the devolved Tees Valley area, making it an important hub for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Hartlepool show an average sale price of £130,888, 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 Hartlepool a particularly low-crime area.
Hartlepool has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Church, Stranton, Park, Grange. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hartlepool includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast. 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, Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Hartlepool. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartlepool may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Hartlepool were full planning applications (15), tree works (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 32% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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