Sedgefield, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sedgefield, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Sedgefield
Sedgefield is a market town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, with a population of 4,986 as of the 2021 census. Notably, it features the only active racecourse in the county, making it a unique focal point for both local residents and visitors. This blend of community and recreational facilities presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 5,369 (2021)
District: County Durham
Website: http://www.sedgefield.net/
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 048C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sedgefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sedgefield.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Sedgefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Sedgefield.
- - 41 Station Road Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BY
Demolition of existing rear conservatory with replacement rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 23 - 25 Front Street Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3AT
Removal of Honey Locust Tree due to proximity to boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 1 Beaumont Court Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 3AJ
Single storey rear and front extensions and erection of 1.8m fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Shute House Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AE
Dormer window and replacement slate roof covering to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 5 High Street Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AU
Discharge of Condition number 3 (sound proofing) pursuant to planning permission DM/21/02445/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Shute House Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AE
Dormer window and replacement roof covering to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 1 West Park Garth West Park Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BE
Removal of existing 1.820m high timber fence and access gate, and erection of 1.820m high brick wall and access gate.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 7 Hasledon Grove Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2JW
Side extension and conversion of existing detached garage to garden room and store with hobby room and WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - The Old Smithy Cross Street Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AH
Installation of 1 No. Conservation style rooflight and a timber door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 14 Spring Lane Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2DG
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Durham House 8 West End Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2BS
Change of use from sui generis holiday lets to 3 flats and ground floor office. All works to be internal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - The Old Smithy Cross Street Sedgefield Stockton On Tees TS21 2AH
Conversion of the Old Smithy to 4 self contained holiday homes
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Sedgefield in County Durham
Sedgefield is a market town and civil parish located in County Durham, England, with a population of 4,986 as of the 2021 census. Notably, it features the only active racecourse in the county, making it a unique focal point for both local residents and visitors. This blend of community and recreational facilities presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,369 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sedgefield a particularly low-crime area.
Sedgefield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hardwick Park, Sedgefield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sedgefield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sedgefield.net/. 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.
Planning Activity in Sedgefield
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Sedgefield. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sedgefield.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Sedgefield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sedgefield were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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