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Planning in Tan Hills

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

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

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Postcode districts

DH2 53 applications in the last 12 monthsDH7 222 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 Tan Hills

Tan Hills is a village located in County Durham, England, nestled between the towns of Durham and Chester-le-Street. Its proximity to nearby areas such as Sacriston, Kimblesworth, and Nettlesworth makes it a relevant spot for planning applications, offering potential development opportunities in a community-oriented setting. It sits within the Kimblesworth and Plawsworth district.

Property prices in Tan Hills show an average sale price of £187,833, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Tan Hills 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 Tan Hills a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tan Hills 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 Tan Hills, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Tan Hills.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tan Hills?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Tan Hills.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tan Hills?
The most common type of planning application near Tan Hills is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tan Hills?
You can search and track planning applications near Tan Hills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.