Annfield Plain, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Annfield Plain, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
Planning applications in Annfield Plain are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Annfield Plain
Annfield Plain is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned on a plateau between Stanley, 3 miles to the northeast, and Consett, 5 miles to the west. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 7,774 and serves as a ward of Stanley parish. Historically, the area was known for its coal mining, which may influence current planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 7,774
District: Stanley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £118,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Annfield Plain.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Annfield Plain.
- 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 Annfield Plain based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Annfield Plain.
- DM/26/01349/FPA - 2 Durham Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7UG
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a care home (C2) for two young people
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 2 Durham Road Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7UG
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a care home (C2) for two young people
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - The Manse Shieldrow Lane Annfield Plain Stanley DH9 7JF
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a care home (Use Class C2) including dormer window, rooflights and demolition of conservatory to rear and rooflights to front for up to 4no young peo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 24 Unity Terrace New Kyo Stanley DH9 7JR
Retention of boundary fence and gate to rear (adjacent to highway)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 15 Coronation Terrace New Kyo Stanley DH9 7JP
Convert dwelling into 2 no. flats (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-10-13
View full details - - 25 Edward Terrace New Kyo Durham Dh9 7jw
Non material amendment application of 1/2011/0428 to alter the external wall finish of single storey extension to rustic facing brick
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-10-31
View full details - - 25 Edward Terrace New Kyo Durham Dh9 7jw
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2011-08-16
View full details - - 4 Oxhill Villas New Kyo County Durham Dh9 7jt
Erection of garage and conservatory to rear (already commenced)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2009-07-02
View full details - - The Gables Sandgate New Kyo Stanley DH9 7JS
Erection of two dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-05-28
View full details - - 10 Oxhill Villas New Kyo County Durham Dh9 7jt
Single storey extension to side and rear and installation of dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2008-05-27
View full details - - 11 Oxhill Villas New Kyo County Durham
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-11-07
View full details - - 40 Stanhope Gardens Annfield Plain County Durham Dh9 8qq
Conservatory to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-10-02
View full details - - 15 Windsor Terrace New Kyo Stanley County Durham Dh9 7jn
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2007-03-01
View full details - - The Car Clinic(Auto Repairs) Unity Terrace Stanley County Durham Dh9 7jr
Erection of two detached dwellings with detached garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-06-01
View full details - - 14 Stanhope Gardens Annfield Plain County Durham Dh9 8qg
Erection of conservatory to front and porch to rear (re-submission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-05-15
View full details - - 14 Stanhope Gardens Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham Dh9 8qg
Erection of conservatory to front and porch to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2006-02-13
View full details - - 8 Unity Terrace New Kyo Stanley County Durham Dh9 7jr
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2005-11-16
View full details - - Land To South Of 6 Oxhill Villas New Kyo Stanley County Durham
Erection of detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-07-22
View full details - - Land To The East Of 1 Jubilee Terrace New Kyo Stanley County Durham
Erection of 12 metre high pole with cctv camera (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-06-08
View full details - - 31 Stanhope Gardens Annfield Plain Stanley County Durham Dh9 8qq
Erection of two storey side extension and detached garage on plot 1 of adjoining garage site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2004-05-28
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A brief summary of Annfield Plain in County Durham
Annfield Plain is a village located in County Durham, England, positioned on a plateau between Stanley, 3 miles to the northeast, and Consett, 5 miles to the west. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 7,774 and serves as a ward of Stanley parish. Historically, the area was known for its coal mining, which may influence current planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 7,774. It sits within the Stanley district.
Property prices in Annfield Plain show an average sale price of £118,905, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Annfield Plain a particularly low-crime area.
Annfield Plain has one conservation area within its boundaries: Annfield Plain. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Annfield Plain includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greencroft and Langley Moor SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Annfield Plain 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.
Planning Activity in Annfield Plain
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Annfield Plain. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Annfield Plain maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Annfield Plain slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Annfield Plain were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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