Search Pelton planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Pelton · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RFAwaiting decisionSubmission of details pursuant to conditions 9, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22, pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA (housing) relating to Habitat Phasing Plan, shed details, Landscape Management Plan ,Footpath Timetable, BT Fibre Broadband Connection Plan.Received 3 Nov 2026DM/26/02903/DRC
- 82 Thorntons Close Pelton Chester-le-Street DH2 1QHAwaiting decisionConvert garage into a habitable room with link porch extension to main dwelling.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026DM/26/02771/FPA
- 113 Brackenbeds Close Pelton Chester-le-Street DH2 1XLAwaiting decisionLiving room extension and internal alterationsReceived 12 Aug 2026DM/26/02061/FPA
- Land To The West North Of Willow Tree Cottage Pelton DH2 1HZAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) pursuant to planning approval DM/26/00727/FPADetails Reserved by ConditionReceived 12 Jun 2026DM/26/01523/DRC
- Land North And East Of Pelton House Farm Estate Station Lane Pelton DH2 2RFAwaiting decisionNon-Material Amendment relating to Condition 2, pursuant to planning permission DM/25/01101/FPA to remove footpath lighting.Received 7 May 2026DM/26/01152/NMA
Planning in Pelton
- Approved
- 100%
- 11 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pelton in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Pelton
Postcode districts
DH2 53 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Pelton
Pelton is a vibrant village and electoral ward in County Durham, England, with a population of 8,250 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately two miles northwest of Chester-le-Street, it features a range of amenities, including a community centre, a public house, convenience stores, and essential services like a Post Office and health facilities. The village is well-connected by public transport, offering regular bus services to nearby towns and cities, making it an attractive location for new development and planning opportunities. Pelton is governed by the Pelton Parish Council, which oversees local planning matters. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,376 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Pelton show an average sale price of £187,833, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pelton 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 Pelton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Pelton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pelton 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 Pelton, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Pelton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (2).