Victoria Terrace, Pelton, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH2
- Land size
- 0.5 acres
Description
FOR SALE VIA ONLINE AUCTION: terms and conditions apply. Link to bidding platform: auction.bradleyhall.co.uk/lot/details/b66186a0-e8ca-4e3a-8d69-14271fdc98d9
Available for sale is this residential development opportunity, comprising a substantial parcel of land extending to approximately 0.5 acres (2,020sqm), situated to the rear of Victoria Terrace, Pelton, Chester-le-Street.
The site occupies an established and predominantly residential position within Pelton and provides an attractive opportunity for developers and investors seeking a consented residential development site. The site benefits from planning permission for the construction of three two-storey dwellings together with associated infrastructure, offering the potential to deliver a small-scale residential scheme within an established community.
The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character, comprising a mix of established housing, with the site well positioned in relation to existing residential development and a range of local amenities and services. The scale of the consented scheme is considered well suited to the established nature of the locality and provides an opportunity to create a complementary addition to the existing housing stock.
Pelton is a popular village located approximately 3 miles west of Chester-le-Street, offering a range of day-to-day amenities including local shops, schools, community facilities and recreational opportunities. Chester-le-Street itself provides a wider range of retail, leisure and professional services, together with rail connections to the wider region.
The location also benefits from good road connectivity, with convenient access to Chester-le-Street, Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne. The A1(M) is readily accessible, providing direct links throughout County Durham and the wider North East, whilst the surrounding road network offers good connectivity to neighbouring towns and settlements.
The site represents an attractive residential development opportunity, benefiting from an established location, a sizeable site area and an existing planning consent for the construction of three new dwellings.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-21
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Roseberry Primary and Nursery School444 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 266
- Type
- Community school
- Pelton Community Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 290
- Type
- Academy converter
- West Pelton Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 55
- Type
- Community school
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Ouston Primary School1.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 259
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Hermitage Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 881
- Type
- Academy converter
- Park View School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,631
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy2.6 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,334
- Type
- Academy converter
- North Durham Academy2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 935
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tanfield School3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 739
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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