Land On The North Side Of Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17
- Land size
- 2.64 acres
Description
Development opportunity for the construction of 18 no. dwellings in the village of Ferryhill, County Durham extending 2.64 acres. The Site has a pending outline planning permission recommended for approval subject to agreeing the s106.
GFW are pleased to present this residential development opportunity with a pending outline planning permission for the construction of 18 dwellings with all matters reserved (subject to s106 agreement) on land extending 2.64 acres at the West Side of West Street DL17 8PN.
Planning
The Site is subject to a pending planning permission (subject to s106) by Durham County Council under application reference DM/24/03322/OUT for the development of up to 18 dwellings at Ferryhill.
The planning is subject to a Section 106 agreement with the draft terms as follows:
10% affordable dwellings
£14,229 Open Space Contribution
£48,624 Secondary Education Contribution
£15,116 SEND Education Contribution
£2,812 Monitoring Fee
Full details of the application can be viewed via within the Data Room and the Durham County Council planning portal using reference number DM/24/03322/OUT.
Access
The Site access is via Saddler Street to the east which is an adopted highway.
Services
It is recommended to seek independent advice as to the availability, suitability of existing and cost of connection of services to meet the development needs.
Method of Sale
We are inviting offers via for the property via private
treaty.
Title Matters
The Site will be sold with an overage whereby any of the non-development area will be subject to a payment of 50% uplift in value for any future planning consent.
Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment,
EPC Rating
Any new build dwelling is required to have an EPC assessment once the development is complete, using the SAP methodology approved within Building Regulations Document L, Volume 1.
Tenure & Possession
The site is offered for sale as freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
What3words
The location of the property can be found here:
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Important Notice
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. All dimensions/boundaries are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and you may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract (Date of Particulars December 2025).
The Site is located in the town of Ferryhill, County Durham, which offers a range of local amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, and a leisure centre. The town also benefits from nearby schools and healthcare facilities, making it a well-serviced community.
Ferryhill provides strong transport connections, with regular bus services linking to Durham, Darlington, and other surrounding areas. The A167 and A1(M) are easily accessible, providing convenient routes for travel both north and south.
Map Location
Property details
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 45 Development Land listings in North East England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
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
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School196 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 181
- Type
- Community school
- Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School928 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 246
- Type
- Community school
- Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 248
- Type
- Academy converter
- North Park Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 243
- Type
- Community school
- Ferryhill Station Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 59
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Ferryhill School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 727
- Type
- Academy converter
- Whitworth Park Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 996
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Woodham Academy4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,071
- Type
- Academy converter
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland4.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 936
- Type
- Academy converter
- Greenfield Academy5.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 566
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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