Search Houghton-le-Side planning applications
1 application on record · within 1 km of the centre of Houghton-le-Side · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
Planning in Houghton-le-Side
No decisions near Houghton-le-Side in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houghton-le-Side in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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DL2 286 applications in the last 12 months
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About Houghton-le-Side
Houghton-le-Side is a quaint village located in the borough of Darlington, within the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. Positioned just a few miles south-west of Newton Aycliffe, it offers a serene rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community enhancements in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 67 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
Property prices in Houghton-le-Side show an average sale price of £169,943, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Houghton-le-Side 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 Houghton-le-Side a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Houghton-le-Side has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton-le-Side 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 Houghton-le-Side, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Houghton-le-Side.