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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Shotley Bridge · updated daily · Durham County Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Stables Shotley Hall Shotley Bridge Consett Northumberland DH8 9TEAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area application: Remove T1 & T2 - Cypress Trees, T3 - area of multiple self seeded ash saplings and young trees, wider than 750mm at height of 1m from ground level and T4 - self seeded maple treeReceived 10 Nov 202626/03918/TREECA
131 Benfieldside Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 0RRApprovedReduction or pollard due to trees obstructing the highway and causing damage to property ie boundary wall.Received 8 Oct 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026DM/26/02695/TCA
Shotley Cottage 28 Snows Green Road Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0HAAwaiting decision1 -Horse Chestnut - Crown thin by 15%, clearing the utility wires as part of the thin. 2 -Sycamore - Remove major deadwood, crown thin by upto 10% to remove minor crossing branches and to improve the form of the tree. TPO-DER-033HReceived 7 Oct 2026DM/26/02674/TPO
36 Cutlers Hall Road Benfieldside Consett DH8 8REAwaiting decisionCreation of off-street parking with dropped kerbReceived 7 Oct 2026DM/26/02636/FPA
26 Broadwood View Shotley Bridge Consett DH8 0RYAwaiting decisionThe proposed works comprise a crown reduction of approximately 1.5m in height and spread, together with the removal of deadwood, to two whitebeam trees located at the front of the garden adjacent to the road.Received 28 Sep 2026DM/26/02501/TPO

Planning in Shotley Bridge

Approved: 100%; 12 of 12 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Shotley Bridge

Postcode districts

DH8 194 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 Shotley Bridge

Shotley Bridge is a village located in County Durham, England, just south of Consett and approximately 15 miles northwest of the city of Durham. Its proximity to Consett and surrounding areas makes it a relevant location for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 27,394. It sits within the County Durham district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shotley Bridge 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 Shotley Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shotley Bridge has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shotley Bridge 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Shotley Bridge, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Shotley Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), full planning applications (7), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shotley Bridge?

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Shotley Bridge. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Shotley Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Shotley Bridge is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Shotley Bridge?

The planning approval rate near Shotley Bridge is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shotley Bridge?

The most common type of planning application near Shotley Bridge is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shotley Bridge?

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