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22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Aykley Heads · updated daily · Durham County Council

Planning in Aykley Heads

Approved
93%
43 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aykley Heads in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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Around Aykley Heads

Postcode districts

DH1 443 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Aykley Heads

Aykley Heads is situated in County Durham, England, and is part of the civil parish of Durham, which serves as the county town. Notably, it is home to the headquarters of Durham County Council, the governing authority for the district. According to the 2021 Census, the built-up area of Durham has a population of 50,510, making it a key location for planning applications and developments in the region.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Aykley Heads area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aykley Heads a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Aykley Heads has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aykley Heads 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Aykley Heads, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Aykley Heads. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (15), amendments (10).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Aykley Heads?
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Aykley Heads. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Aykley Heads?
The average planning decision time near Aykley Heads is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Aykley Heads?
The planning approval rate near Aykley Heads is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Aykley Heads?
The most common type of planning application near Aykley Heads is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Aykley Heads?
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