Western Hill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Western Hill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Western Hill
Western Hill, located in County Durham, is an area that showcases a blend of residential and recreational spaces, making it an attractive location for potential development. Known for its community-oriented environment, Western Hill is situated close to key amenities and transport links, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The area features green spaces and parks, contributing to its appeal as a desirable place for both living and investment.
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 033C
Crime Statistics
269 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 94
- anti-social-behaviour: 66
- shoplifting: 22
- public-order: 21
- criminal-damage-arson: 18
- other-theft: 14
- burglary: 10
- robbery: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- bicycle-theft: 4
- drugs: 4
- other-crime: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Western Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Western Hill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Western Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Western Hill.
- - 43 Crossgate Durham DH1 4PS
Replacement windows and internal alterations to basement steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 27 St Bedes Close Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4AA
Change of use of 3 bed dwellinghouse (C3) to 3 bed HMO (C4) including cycle parking and bin storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 9 Crossgate Peth Durham DH1 4PZ
Discharge of condition 3 (tree protection plan) pursuant to DM/26/00274/VOC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Armadale Farnley Hey Road Durham DH1 4EA
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce and reshape by 3m T2 Beech - Crown reduce and reshape by 3.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 16 St Johns Road Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4NU
T1 Birch Crown reduce and reshape smaller tree by 2.5m T2 Birch Crown reduce and reshape larger tree by 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Bus Station North Road Durham DH1 4SG
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/20/00912/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 13 St Johns Road Nevilles Cross Durham DH1 4NU
Single storey rear kitchen extension, and removal of garage to replace with store room within rear yard
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 15 The Bowers Durham DH1 4EH
Additional garage alongside existing to be built over existing allocated parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - St Margarets Allotments Margery Lane Durham
Apple (T216, 30) - pollard. Sycamore (T232, 83c) - thin by 20 percent and crown raise lower limbs. Cherry (T258, 63b) - thin. Alder (T254, 63a) - crown reduce by max of 1m and prune sides to shape by
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 9 Crossgate Peth Durham DH1 4PZ
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) in relation to application DM/23/03088/FPA to retain the existing garage, change materials from stone to timber, and replace approved drawings with the revise
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Highgate House Flass Vale Durham DH1 4BN
Proposed door and window replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 23 Mistletoe Street Durham DH1 4EP
Two storey rear extension to existing small HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4 Briardene Durham DH1 4QU
T1 - Birch - crown reduce by 2 to 3m max, marked in photo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 11 Mowbray Street Durham DH1 4BH
Recover roof and replace windows and external doors. (amended description).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 26 Lawson Terrace Durham DH1 4EW
Proposed replacement of existing timber windows with new UPVC box sash windows on the front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Allotments South Of Shaw Wood Close North End DH1 4LZ
T1 and T2. Oak - Prune back branches up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - St Margarets Allotments Margery Lane Durham
970 - Mixed Broadleaves - Sever Ivy at the base of 3 X mature Ash trees 969 - Ash - Remove the crown, leaving the stem as a standing monolith at 4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Durham C I U Headquarters Ltd Club Union House Flass Street Durham DH1 4EF
Prior Notification (Part 3 Class G) for change of use of vacant upper floor offices into 2no. self-contained flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 1 Viewforth Villas Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4AF
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Change of use from office to purpose built student accommodation (Sui Generis), commercial space (Class E) and external alterations to building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Western Hill in County Durham
Western Hill, located in County Durham, is an area that showcases a blend of residential and recreational spaces, making it an attractive location for potential development. Known for its community-oriented environment, Western Hill is situated close to key amenities and transport links, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The area features green spaces and parks, contributing to its appeal as a desirable place for both living and investment.
The Western Hill area recorded 269 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Western Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Durham City. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Western Hill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Western Hill
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Western Hill. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Western Hill.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Western Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Western Hill were full planning applications (32), tree works (21), listed building and heritage (17). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 105 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 54 applications
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