Search West Rainton planning applications
11 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of West Rainton · updated daily · Darlington Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land To The West Of The Station Road And A690 Junction Station Road West RaintonAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment pursuant to consent DM/16/01806/RM in order to update elevations and first floor plans for Housetype 4 Van Mildert.Received 17 Aug 2026DM/26/02135/NMA
- Glengarth 6 Station Road West Rainton Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 6SEAwaiting decisionSingle storey extension to side and rear to provide annex accommodation and double garage (revised scheme)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 31 Jul 2026DM/26/01932/FPA
- 7 St Godrics Drive West Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6SZApprovedGarage conversion into a habitable spaceReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 17 Sep 2026DM/26/01878/FPA
- Arden House 35 Prospect View West Rainton Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6RPAwaiting decisionChange of use from class E to class F1 and F2 (use of Building as a community hub and for alternative education provision).Received 22 May 2026DM/26/01293/FPA
- 6 Lea Rigg West Rainton Houghton-Le-Spring DH4 6SRApprovedSingle storey side extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 14 Jan 2026Decided 13 Mar 2026DM/26/00098/FPA
Planning in West Rainton
Only 3 decisions near West Rainton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Rainton in the last 24 months, from Darlington Borough Council's planning register.
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DH4 99 applications in the last 12 monthsDH5 36 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Darlington Borough Council
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About West Rainton
West Rainton is a village located in the civil parish of West Rainton and Leamside, County Durham, positioned between Durham and Houghton-le-Spring. The village, which includes the area known as Rainton Gate, sits on a ridge with expansive views to the west and is easily accessible via the A690. The population has seen modest growth, rising from 2,255 in 2001 to 2,316 in 2011, making it a vibrant community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,316. It sits within the West Rainton and Leamside district.
Property prices in West Rainton show an average sale price of £132,058, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Rainton 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 West Rainton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Rainton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Rainton 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 West Rainton, 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 West Rainton.
The most common types were full planning applications (3).