Search Barnard Castle planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Barnard Castle · updated daily · Durham County Council
- 4 Claire House Way Barnard Castle DL12 8FAAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear conservatory.Received 5 Nov 2026DM/26/02897/FPA
- 26 The Bank Barnard Castle DL12 8PQAwaiting decisionInternal alterations to accommodate a bakery, external painting and installation of window stickersReceived 12 Oct 2026DM/26/02657/LB
- The Old Well Inn 15 - 21 The Bank Barnard Castle DL12 8PHAwaiting decisionInstallation of slim-profile double glazing to 11 existing front windows at The Old Well (Nos. 19-21 The Bank) and the two first-floor bay windows at No. 17 The Bank.Received 30 Sep 2026DM/26/02613/LB
- Sandgreen 1 Parsons Lonnen Barnard Castle DL12 8ST Green Close 13 Park Terrace Barnard Castle DL12 8NNAwaiting decision2 metre crown reduction to T1 Sycamore and 2 metre crown reduction to T2 SycamoreReceived 28 Sep 2026DM/26/02585/TPO
- Morrisons 23 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8JJAwaiting decisionPrior notification of the installation of Solar PV roof mounted system under Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015Received 23 Sep 2026DM/26/02552/PN56
Planning in Barnard Castle
- Approved
- 95%
- 20 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barnard Castle in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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DL12 227 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £257,363, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Barnard Castle has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnard Castle 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.
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In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Barnard Castle. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (20), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.