Annfield Plain, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Annfield Plain, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
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: £121,803 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 009B
Crime Statistics
116 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 54
- criminal-damage-arson: 19
- anti-social-behaviour: 15
- public-order: 7
- shoplifting: 5
- other-crime: 5
- vehicle-crime: 4
- other-theft: 3
- drugs: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- burglary: 1
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
1 planning application found near Annfield Plain.
- - 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
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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 £121,803, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Annfield Plain area recorded 116 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.
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.
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Planning Activity in Annfield Plain
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Annfield Plain. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Annfield Plain may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Annfield Plain were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.