Search South Hetton planning applications
10 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of South Hetton · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 29 Hedley Terrace South Hetton Durham DH6 2UEAwaiting decisionSingle storey side and rear wrap-around extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 19 Oct 2026DM/26/02805/FPA
- Christal View South Hetton Durham DH6 2UQAwaiting decisionRemoval of Conditions 9 (Landscaping Scheme) and 10 (Implementation of Landscaping Scheme) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/03122/FPA.Received 25 Sep 2026DM/26/02132/VOC
- Whitegates Equestrian Centre Snippersgate Farm Salters Lane South Hetton Durham DH6 2UQAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 4 (broadband supply), 5 (greenhouse gas), 7 (materials), 8 (hard surface treatment) and 9 (landscaping) in relation to pursuant to previous application DM/23/03122/FPA.Received 14 Jul 2026DM/26/01790/DRC
- 12 Cotherstone Court Easington Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH5 0NJAwaiting decisionInstallation of impact barrier to the front of property.Received 6 Jul 202626/00998/FUL
- Land North Of Windsor Drive South Hetton DH6 2UUAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to condition no.2 (approved plans) and no.9 (POS maintenance) pursuant to DM/20/02681/FPA comprising amendments to boundary treatment to the southern boundary adjoining existing POSReceived 24 Apr 2026DM/26/00984/NMA
Planning in South Hetton
Only 1 decision near South Hetton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of South Hetton in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around South Hetton
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DH6 161 applications in the last 12 monthsDH5 36 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 South Hetton
South Hetton is a historic former mining village located in County Durham, England, approximately 6.25 miles east of Durham and 7.31 miles south of Sunderland. With a growing population that increased from 2,618 in 2001 to 3,036 by 2019, the village offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting a community that has evolved from its industrial roots. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,878 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in South Hetton 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 South Hetton 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 South Hetton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around South Hetton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Hetton 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 South Hetton, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near South Hetton.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), amendments (1).