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Planning in Shotton Colliery

Only 7 decisions near Shotton Colliery in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Shotton Colliery

Postcode districts

DH6 161 applications in the last 12 monthsSR8 99 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 Shotton Colliery

Shotton Colliery is a village located in County Durham, England, known for its historical roots in coal mining. As a developing area, it presents opportunities for planning applications across residential and commercial projects, reflecting the village's growth and community needs. It sits within the Shotton district.

Property prices in Shotton Colliery 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 Shotton Colliery 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 Shotton Colliery a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shotton Colliery has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shotton Colliery 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.shottoncolliery.co.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shotton Colliery, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Shotton Colliery.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4), advertising consent (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shotton Colliery?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Shotton Colliery.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shotton Colliery?
The most common type of planning application near Shotton Colliery is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shotton Colliery?
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