Barley Mow, Tyne and Wear Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barley Mow, Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear · England · settlement
About Barley Mow
Barley Mow, located in Tyne and Wear, is known for its rich folk music traditions, particularly the cumulative song "The Barley Mow," which reflects the cultural heritage of England, Ireland, and Scotland. The song's lyrics were transcribed by William Chappell in his 1855 work, "The Ballad Literature and Popular Music of the Olden Time," highlighting its historical significance in the region's musical landscape. This cultural backdrop may influence planning applications related to community events and cultural heritage preservation in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: North Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barley Mow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barley Mow.
- 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 Barley Mow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Barley Mow.
- - 9 Elgin Place Barley Mow Chester Le Street DH3 2DW
Proposed single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 65 Tantallon Birtley DH3 2JG
Propsed single storey front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 7 Renfrew Place Birtley DH3 2DP
Proposed renovation and rebuild of single storey side and rear extension and associated access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Birtley Childrens Centre Pembroke Avenue Birtley DH3 2DJ
Part discharge of conditions 3 (Final CPMP), 9 (Cycle Parking), and 13 (Physical Measures) of planning application DC/22/00489/COU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Shadon House Northumberland Place Barley Mow Chester Le Street DH3 2AP
DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Demolition of former residential care home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Barley Mow in Tyne and Wear
Barley Mow, located in Tyne and Wear, is known for its rich folk music traditions, particularly the cumulative song "The Barley Mow," which reflects the cultural heritage of England, Ireland, and Scotland. The song's lyrics were transcribed by William Chappell in his 1855 work, "The Ballad Literature and Popular Music of the Olden Time," highlighting its historical significance in the region's musical landscape. This cultural backdrop may influence planning applications related to community events and cultural heritage preservation in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barley Mow a particularly low-crime area.
Barley Mow has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Barley Mow includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Barley Mow 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 Barley Mow
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Barley Mow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barley Mow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Barley Mow were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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