Barningham, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barningham, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barningham are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barningham
Barningham is a picturesque village located in County Durham, nestled within the scenic Pennines of England. This charming locale is characterized by its rural landscape and community atmosphere, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and conservation.
Population: 155 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Richmondshire 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barningham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barningham.
- 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 Barningham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Barningham.
- DM/26/01459/TCA - Fairview House Barningham Richmond DL11 7DW
Ash tree T1 - reduce to ground level - Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Fairview House Barningham Richmond DL11 7DW
Ash tree T1 - reduce to ground level - Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - DM/26/01442/TCA - Moorlea Cowclose Lane Barningham Richmond DL11 7DU
T1 - Hawthorn - Fell, T2 - White beam - Reduce in overall size by 2 metres, T3 - Apple - Reduce in size by 1.5M, T4 - Conifer - Fell - Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Moorlea Cowclose Lane Barningham Richmond DL11 7DU
T1 - Hawthorn - Fell, T2 - White beam - Reduce in overall size by 2 metres, T3 - Apple - Reduce in size by 1.5M, T4 - Conifer - Fell - Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Dove Cottage Cowclose Lane Barningham Richmond DL11 7DU
Single-storey garden room extension to northern elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Barn To The North Of The Banks Shaw Lane Barningham DL11 7DU
Prior Notification under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the conversion of an existing barn into 1no. re
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Milbank Arms Barningham Richmond DL11 7DW
Milbank Arms Barningham Tree Preservation Order 2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - The Hollies Barningham Richmond DL11 7DW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - The Hollies Barningham Richmond DL11 7DW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Barningham in County Durham
Barningham is a picturesque village located in County Durham, nestled within the scenic Pennines of England. This charming locale is characterized by its rural landscape and community atmosphere, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 155 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barningham a particularly low-crime area.
Barningham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barningham. 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 Barningham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brignall Banks SSSI; 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, Barningham 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 Barningham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Barningham. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barningham.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Barningham were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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