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Planning in Horden

Only 4 decisions near Horden in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Horden

Horden is a coastal village and electoral ward in County Durham, located east of Peterlee and about 12 miles south of Sunderland. Once a thriving mining community, it transitioned after the Horden Colliery closed in 1987. Key features of the area include the Welfare and Memorial Parks, St Mary's Church, and a notable rail viaduct connecting it to nearby Blackhall Colliery. The village is bordered to the north by Horden Dene, which separates it from Easington Colliery, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,203 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Horden show an average sale price of £105,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Horden 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 Horden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Horden has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horden 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 Horden, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Horden.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Horden?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Horden.
What types of planning applications are most common near Horden?
The most common type of planning application near Horden is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Horden?
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