Barnard Castle, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnard Castle, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
Planning applications in Barnard Castle are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is a historic market town situated on the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, England. The town is centered around the remnants of a medieval castle and is home to the Bowes Museum, which features notable exhibits, including an 18th-century Silver Swan automaton and works by renowned artists Goya and El Greco. This vibrant community offers unique planning opportunities, particularly in preserving its rich heritage and supporting the cultural attractions that draw visitors.
Population: 5,344 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £257,761 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 067C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnard Castle.
- 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 Barnard Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Barnard Castle.
- DM/26/01652/TCA - The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG
T1, T3, T6 and T9: Remove T2, T4, T5 and T7: Crown reduce by 3.5 metres on the west side and 2.5 metres on the east side, and reduce the overall crown height by 4 metres. T8: Crown reduce by 3.5 metre
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-29 - - The Beeches Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JG
T1, T3, T6 and T9: Remove T2, T4, T5 and T7: Crown reduce by 3.5 metres on the west side and 2.5 metres on the east side, and reduce the overall crown height by 4 metres. T8: Crown reduce by 3.5 metre
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 39 Bede Road Barnard Castle DL12 8HB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - DM/26/01444/TCA - The Old Yeast House The Bank Barnard Castle DL12 8PQ
T1 Copper Beech - Reduce in overall size by 2 - 3 Meters.
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-08 - - The Old Yeast House The Bank Barnard Castle DL12 8PQ
T1 Copper Beech - Reduce in overall size by 2 - 3 Meters.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - DM/26/01280/VOC - 4 Victoria Court Birch Road Barnard Castle DL12 8LS
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02118/FPA
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-21 - DM/26/01295/TCA - Barnard Castle School Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8UN
Felling of T1 - Giant Redwood, T2 - Sycamore - taking the tree down to 100mm below the adjacent hedge line and managing the remaining stem as part of the hedge - Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Barnard Castle School Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8UN
Felling of T1 - Giant Redwood, T2 - Sycamore - taking the tree down to 100mm below the adjacent hedge line and managing the remaining stem as part of the hedge - Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 4 Victoria Court Birch Road Barnard Castle DL12 8LS
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02118/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - The Mount East Park Terrace Barnard Castle DL12 8NN
T1 - Beech - Crown lift upto 3m to provide clearance from outbuilding. G2 - Leylandii - Crown lift up to 3m. T3 - Magnolia - Multi stemmed with limb pushing over listed wall. Plan is to remove limb pu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Anthony Nixon Furniture Birch Road Barnard Castle DL12 8JR
Discharge of conditions 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation), 5 (windows and doors), 6 (rooflights), 7 (materials), and 10 (nutrient neutrality) pursuant to permission DM/25/03461/VOC Planning Statemen
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 18 Old School Close Demesnes Barnard Castle DL12 8PS
Single storey rear extension and relocation of attached garage to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 66 Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NJ
Internal works to kitchen and bathroom with vents to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 66 Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NJ
Internal works to kitchen and bathroom with vents to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 11 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Conifer (T1) - Remove as lifting paving is creating a safety hazard. (S211 notice)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Barnard Castle School Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8UN
Erection of an illuminated sectional Padel Court for a temporary 12 month trial basis and toilet.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Mount West 10 Park Terrace Barnard Castle DL12 8NN
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Hecklingshop Queen Street Barnard Castle DL12 8JL
Prior Notification under Part 3 Class MA for the conversion of 1st floor into 2no. two bedroomed flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle DL12 8NP
Discharge of condition 4 (HMMP) and statutory BNG condition (Biodiversity Gain Plan) pursuant to planning permission DM/25/02077/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 19 Market Place Barnard Castle DL12 8NE
Internal reconfiguration
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of Barnard Castle in County Durham
Barnard Castle is a historic market town situated on the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, England. The town is centered around the remnants of a medieval castle and is home to the Bowes Museum, which features notable exhibits, including an 18th-century Silver Swan automaton and works by renowned artists Goya and El Greco. This vibrant community offers unique planning opportunities, particularly in preserving its rich heritage and supporting the cultural attractions that draw visitors. The Town has a population of approximately 5,344 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Barnard Castle show an average sale price of £257,761, 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 Barnard Castle a particularly low-crime area.
Barnard Castle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barnard Castle. 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 Barnard Castle 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.
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Planning Activity in Barnard Castle
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Barnard Castle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barnard Castle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barnard Castle were full planning applications (18), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
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