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Planning in Pittington

Only 6 decisions near Pittington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Pittington

Postcode districts

DH6 161 applications in the last 12 monthsDH1 443 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Pittington

Pittington is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just a few miles north-east of Durham city. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 2,534 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,517 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

Property prices in Pittington show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pittington 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 Pittington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pittington has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pittington 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 Pittington, 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, 11 planning applications were submitted near Pittington.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pittington?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Pittington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pittington?
The most common type of planning application near Pittington is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pittington?
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