Aykley Heads, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aykley Heads, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aykley Heads are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,444 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aykley Heads.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aykley Heads.
- 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 Aykley Heads based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Aykley Heads.
- DM/26/01492/FPA - 11 Aykley Green Durham DH1 4LN
Single-storey and two-storey side and rear extensions, increase driveway width, and construction of garden building to the rear (gym and games room)
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 11 Aykley Green Durham DH1 4LN
Single-storey and two-storey side and rear extensions, increase driveway width, and construction of garden building to the rear (gym and games room)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - DM/26/01388/FPA - St Leonards School Field Framwelgate Peth Durham DH1 5TP
Removal of existing temporary accommodation and provision of a reinstated playing pitch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-03 - - West View Fieldhouse Lane Durham DH1 4NB
Replacement of existing french doors to rear elevation with aluminium bi-folds
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 3 Boste Crescent Old Dryburn Way Durham DH1 5SE
Various tree works as outlined in Appendix 1 of 'Arboricultural Condition Report' submitted 3rd March 2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG
Proposed discharge of condition 16 (Contamination - Phase 4 Verification) pursuant approval DM/24/01173/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Plot A North Aykley Heads Framwelgate Peth Durham DH1 5UQ
Part Discharge of Condition 8 (Archaeology) pursuant to DM/24/02829/VOC, in relation to Plot A North only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Plot D Durham County Council County Hall Framwelgate Peth Durham DH1 5UQ
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning permission DM/24/02829/VOC for the change of wording to Conditions 6 (Contaminated Land), 26 (Construction Management Plan), and 27 (Foul and Surface Water
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land To The North West Of Melbury Court Old Dryburn Way Durham DH1 5SE
Proposed non-material amendment involving an increase to the size of the substation with alterations to car parking layout to suit amended structural column positions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG
Proposed discharge of Conditions 5 (EV spaces), 6 (Cycle parking), 18 (Odour control / extraction) from permission DM/24/01173/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 2 Bishops Gate Durham DH1 4JU
Lime (T1) - crown reduce/reshape by 4m and crown lift to 3.5m removing epicormic growth
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 4 North End Durham DH1 4NG
Single storey rear and side extension, two storey rear extension, raising of ridge height including reroofing, 2no. dormers to rear and rooflights to front and rear, associated alterations to fenestra
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG
1no. external signage at the Main Entrance and 1no. external signage at the Sport Entrance
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Durham County Council County Hall Framwelgate Peth Durham DH1 5UQ
Discharge of condition 6 (biodiversity reinstatement) pursuant to planning permission DM/24/01303/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 10 South Crescent Durham DH1 4NF
Two storey rear extension, single storey rear and side extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW
Discharge of Condition 5 (Landscaping Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission DM/22/02388/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 1 Aykley Green Durham DH1 4LN
Ground floor extension to front elevation to extend hallway, bedroom and adding additional wet room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Hillcrest Springfield Park Durham DH1 4LS
Erection of an outbuilding shed and climbing wall located behind double garage (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Ground Floor And First Floor Flats Rounton Fieldhouse Lane Durham DH1 4NB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing and continued use of 2 residential flats (C3 Dwellinghouses) to HMO (C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - St Leonards Catholic School North End Durham DH1 4NG
Discharge of condition 3 (existing building water proofing works) pursuant to DM/24/00883/FPA (demolition of existing school). - EFAA Temporary Waterproofing (West) Design Brief, prepared by Wentworth
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-26
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A brief summary of Aykley Heads in County Durham
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.
Property prices in Aykley Heads show an average sale price of £184,444, 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 Aykley Heads a particularly low-crime area.
Aykley Heads has one conservation area within its boundaries: Durham City. 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 Aykley Heads includes 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 Aykley Heads
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Aykley Heads. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aykley Heads may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Aykley Heads slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Aykley Heads were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (17), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 65 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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