Search Wheatley Hill planning applications

17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wheatley Hill · updated daily · Durham County Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Site Of Former Easington Maintenance Depot To The Rear Of 31 To 37 Peter Lee Cottages Wheatley Hill DH6 3RHAwaiting decision- Amendment of roof tile to plot 7 from Double Roman Concrete Tile in Terracotta Red to Double Roman Concrete Tile in Grey - Garages omitted - Plots 28, 36, 48, 50, 51 & 58 - Garages added - Plots 5 & 10Received 29 Oct 2026DM/26/02831/NMA
Land West Of Marley Fields Wheatley Hill DH6 3BFApprovedNon material amendment of planning application DM/23/02656/FPA to allow substitution of Detached Clifton House Type to replace Knaresborough House Type, Amendments to Semi-Detached Clifton House Type external appearance, elevations and floorplans to allow space for a M4(2) toilet, Amendments to the Lythe House Type Floor Plan and elevations to accommodate the addition of a hot water tank associated with an Air Source Heat Pump resulting in the ground floor layout changing, with a tweak to the entrance door location and a first floor window location has been slightly amended, Minor amendments to footpaths near to plots 59, 60, 17, 22 and 30, 32 to reflect S38 discussions with the Council, changes to the proposed bricks due to a change in the brick supplier; and amendment to Condition 16 to make it a compliance condition, rather than require the submission of a verification report before the occupation of each M4(2) dwelling.Non Material AmendmentReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026DM/26/02729/NMA
Rosscairn Durham Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3LJAwaiting decisionTwo storey rear extension and external alterations to front elevationReceived 7 Oct 2026DM/26/02159/FPA
Wheatley Hill Primary School Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RQAwaiting decisionRear extension to form 3no. additional classrooms - allows the current temporary classroom accommodation to be removed from the front playground areaReceived 10 Sep 2026DM/26/02294/FPA
St Godrics RC Primary School Thornley Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NRAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 5 (car park management) and 13 (archaeological investigation) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02094/FPA.Received 10 Sep 2026DM/26/02393/DRC

Planning in Wheatley Hill

Only 4 decisions near Wheatley Hill in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Wheatley Hill

Postcode districts

DH6 161 applications in the last 12 monthsTS29 18 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Wheatley Hill

Wheatley Hill is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned to the west of Peterlee and in proximity to Thornley and Wingate. Historically part of Easington District until 2009, the area may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,148 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wheatley Hill 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 Wheatley Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wheatley Hill has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wheatley Hill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wheatley Hill, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wheatley Hill.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wheatley Hill?

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wheatley Hill.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wheatley Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Wheatley Hill is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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