Search Westgate planning applications
6 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Westgate · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Britton Hall Westgate DL13 1LNAwaiting decisionWorks to trees as outlined in the Arboricultural reports 1 and 2 dated 27th October 2026 - Section 211 noticeReceived 27 Oct 2026DM/26/02882/TCA
- Westgate Camping Site Britton Hall Westgate Bishop Auckland DL13 1LNAwaiting decision1 Sycamore - Crown lift to 1m above the toilet block and remove the Ash sapling and the Sycamore re-gen to ground level 15 Ash - Fell as close to current ground level as practical 19 Ash - Long term it would be beneficial to crown reduce this tree or consider its removal in the future 23 Ash - Reduce the overhanging limb on the camping site by 4-5m H1 Leylandii hedge - Trim the top and both sides to tidy 2 Sycamore - Crown lift to 4m and remove the epicormic growth 4 Ash - Remove the regrowth to stump level 8 Beech - Crown lift to 4m 12 Beech - Crown lift to 4m 14 Beech - Monitor condition annually and crown lift to 4m 16 Beech - Crown lift to 4m 18 Beech - Monitor condition annually and crown lift to 4m 19 Beech - Crown lift to 4m 21 Beech - Crown lift to 4m 25 Sycamore - Prune to clear the building by 2m Section 211 noticeTrees in a Conservation AreaReceived 15 Sep 2025DM/25/02560/TCA
- Allotment Gardens High Town Westgate DL13 1JRAwaiting decision7. Ash - prune to clear the adjacent building by 2m, 8. Willow - pollard leaving the stem at 1.5m in height - Section 211 noticeTrees in a Conservation AreaReceived 15 Aug 2025DM/25/02267/TCA
- Chester House Side Lane Westgate Bishop Auckland DL13 1PGAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 3 pursuant to planning permission DM/24/03005/FPADetails Reserved by ConditionReceived 30 Jun 2025DM/25/01742/DRC
- St Andrews Church Front Street Westgate DL13 1SDAwaiting decisionChange of use of closed former church to single family residential useFull Planning ApplicationReceived 13 Mar 2025DM/25/00719/FPA
Planning in Westgate
No decisions near Westgate in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westgate in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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DL13 169 applications in the last 12 months
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About Westgate
Westgate is a village located in the civil parish of Stanhope, County Durham, nestled in the scenic Weardale area between St John's Chapel and Eastgate. With a population of 298 as of the 2001 census, the village serves as a gateway to Slitt Wood and features an abandoned lead mine, alongside amenities such as a caravan site and sports facilities, including a football and basketball court. This blend of natural beauty and recreational options makes Westgate a notable area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 298. It sits within the Stanhope district.
Property prices in Westgate show an average sale price of £133,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westgate 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 Westgate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Westgate has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westgate 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 Westgate, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Westgate.
The most common types were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).