Wheatley Hill, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wheatley Hill, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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.
Population: 3,148 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 027E
Crime Statistics
45 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- violent-crime: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- other-theft: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-crime: 2
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wheatley Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wheatley 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 Wheatley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Wheatley Hill.
- - Site Of Former Easington Maintenance Depot To The Rear Of 31 To 37 Peter Lee Cottages Wheatley Hill DH6 3RH
Discharge of condition no.12 (Evidence BNG Units secured) pursuant approval DM/24/00380/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Wheatley Service Station Durham Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3LJ
Discharge of condition 9 (details on canopy, bin store, substation, cycle shelter, boundary and signage), 10 (broadband), 11 ( sustainability) and 13 (contaminated land remediation) of planning permis
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Site Of Former Easington Maintenance Depot To The Rear Of 31 To 37 Peter Lee Cottages Wheatley Hill DH6 3RH
Discharge of condition 11 (Landscape Maintenance) and 14 (Construction Management Plan) in pursuant to DM/24/00380/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 9A Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RF
Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Tree Preservation Order 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Wheatley Service Station Durham Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3LJ
Discharge of conditions 3 (contamination), 6 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan), 7 (scheme to install underground tanks) and 8 (Construction Management Plan) pursuant to planning approval DM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 12 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RF
Single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-03-07
View full details - - 13 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RF
Prior notification for the erection of conservatory to rear measuring 4 metres in length, 2.95metres in height to eave level and 3.85 metres in overall height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-09-28
View full details - - 10 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RF
Erection of single-storey extension to front and rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-12-05
View full details - - 5 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RF
Erection of single storey extension and raised patio area to rear and erection of porch to front (Resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-01-12
View full details - - 5 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RF
Erection of single storey extension and raised patio area to rear and erection of porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-04-08
View full details - - Land At Cain Terrace And Henderson Avenue Wheatley Hill Durham (Postal Address - Cain Terrace, Henderson Avenue & Luke Terrace)
Erection of 65 no. dwellings with associated works (revised ownership certificate submitted) (revised site plan, plot detailing and bat mitigation submitted 9th June 2014)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2014-03-21
View full details - - 6 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Dh6 3rf
Rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-09-26
View full details - - 6 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill Dh6 3rf
Raised patio area (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2010-07-05
View full details - - Carnbrae 9 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill
Rear extension (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-01-27
View full details - - 9 Quilstyle Road Wheatley Hill
Rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2005-08-03
View full details - 02/18 - 25 Luke Terrace Wheatley Hill
Private garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2002-01-17
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A brief summary of Wheatley Hill in County Durham
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.
Property prices in Wheatley Hill show an average sale price of £197,794, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wheatley Hill area recorded 45 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wheatley Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wingate Quarry SSSI. 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 Wheatley Hill
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Wheatley Hill.
The most common application types near Wheatley Hill were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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