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Belmont planning approval rate

Belmont ward in County Durham has a 91.8% approval rate based on 98 planning decisions. County Durham overall: 94.0%.

Last updated: September 2026

91.8%
ward approval rate
98
Decisions
90
Approved
8
Refused
94.0%
County Durham average

Belmont is 2.2 percentage points below the County Durham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Belmont compares

Belmont ward (98 decided)
91.8%
County Durham overall (9,303 decided)
94.0%
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Recent decisions in Belmont

First floor side extension · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection and Display of 1no double-sided non-illuminated directional sign · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved
Garage conversion including installation of hipped roof · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Approved
Single-storey rear extension with 2no. rooflights and conversion of attached gar · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Approved
Retention of erection of an outbuilding to rear · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Approved

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