Search Peterlee planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Peterlee · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Unit 2D Howletch Lane Peterlee SR8 2BLAwaiting decisionChange of use from retail (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with associated external alterations comprising extraction and ventilation equipmentFull Planning ApplicationReceived 14 Oct 2026DM/26/02758/FPA
- Cricket Club Helford Road Peterlee SR8 1ERApprovedInstallation of new cricket training/practice nets and associated artificial playing surface, fencing/netting and ancillary works within the existing cricket playing field.Received 3 Sep 2026Decided 23 Oct 2026DM/26/02318/FPA
- 5 Clifton Square Peterlee SR8 5HQAwaiting decisionSingle-storey rear extensionReceived 28 Aug 2026DM/26/02259/FPA
- Post Office 61A Yoden Way Peterlee SR8 1BSAwaiting decisionChange of use from vacant Sui Generis Class unit, previously 'Kitchen 23' hot food takeaway, to Class E nail bar; exterior alterations to provide a new colour schemeReceived 19 Aug 2026DM/26/02163/FPA
- Post Office 61A Yoden Way Peterlee SR8 1BSAwaiting decision1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. projecting signReceived 19 Aug 2026DM/26/02164/AD
Planning in Peterlee
Only 4 decisions near Peterlee in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Peterlee in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Peterlee
Postcode districts
SR8 99 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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About Peterlee
Peterlee is a town located in County Durham, England, positioned south of Sunderland and north of Hartlepool. Established as a new town in 1948 under the New Towns Act 1946, it shares its planning context with nearby settlements such as Newton Aycliffe and Washington, Tyne and Wear, making it a key area for development and planning applications within the region. The town has a population of approximately 20,329 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Peterlee 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 Peterlee 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 Peterlee a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Peterlee has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Peterlee 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 Peterlee, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Peterlee.
The most common types were full planning applications (9), advertising consent (4), tree works (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).