Western Hill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Western Hill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Western Hill are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
55 planning applications found near Western Hill.
- DM/26/01664/TCA - 39 The Avenue Durham DH1 4EB
Silver Birch (T4) - crown reduce and re-shape by 20%
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-30 - DM/26/01659/TCA - 37 The Avenue Durham DH1 4EB
Willow (T1) - felling and removal, Silver Birch (T2) - crown reduce and re-shape by 20%, Ash (T5) - felling and removal
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 39 The Avenue Durham DH1 4EB
Silver Birch (T4) - crown reduce and re-shape by 20%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 37 The Avenue Durham DH1 4EB
Willow (T1) - felling and removal, Silver Birch (T2) - crown reduce and re-shape by 20%, Ash (T5) - felling and removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - DM/26/01498/TPO - Denmar The Avenue Durham DH1 4DX
Beech (T1) - pruning the width of the crown to maintain clearance from streetlight, road, phone lines and building
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-12 - DM/26/01491/TCA - Spingate Farnley Mount Durham DH1 4DZ
Cherry Plum (T1), (T2) - reduce and reshape by 2-3m and removal of epicormic growth
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Spingate Farnley Mount Durham DH1 4DZ
Cherry Plum (T1), (T2) - reduce and reshape by 2-3m and removal of epicormic growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - DM/26/01455/TCA - Lydford 24 Crossgate Peth Durham DH1 4PZ
Cherry (T1) - 40% Crown Reduction
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Lydford 24 Crossgate Peth Durham DH1 4PZ
Cherry (T1) - 40% Crown Reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Discharge condition 3 of planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - DM/26/01396/DRC - 7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Discharge condition 3 of planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-02 - DM/26/01358/DRC - 7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Discharge of Condition 18 of planning permission DM/25/02827/FPA
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-29 - DM/26/01278/TCA - 1 Valeside Durham DH1 4RF
T1 - Beech - prune back limbs to clear bt lines, as neighbours have raised concerns that the branches are causing interference as lines run through lower limbs, T2 - conifer - remove cut as close to g
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-20 - DM/26/01267/DRC - 7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Discharge of Condition 5 of DM/25/02827/FPA
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-20 - DM/26/01217/DRC - 7 Atherton Street Durham DH1 4DJ
Discharge condition 10 and 11 of DM/25/02827/FPA
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 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 - - Crestholme The Avenue Durham DH1 4DX
Remove part of the garden wall and hedgerow beyond the final parking area space to create off street parking for use of the residents of the property, and using low wooden gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-13
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
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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.
Property prices in Western Hill show an average sale price of £184,444, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Western Hill a particularly low-crime area.
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, 155 planning applications were submitted near Western Hill. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Western Hill.
At 62 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 (37), tree works (30), listed building and heritage (20). Full planning applications account for 24% 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, 126 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: 55 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 94 applications
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