Bearpark, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bearpark, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bearpark are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bearpark
Bearpark is a village and civil parish located 2.5 miles west of Durham in County Durham, England. Known for its historical significance, the village is near the ruins of Beaurepaire Priory, a former retreat for Durham monks established in 1258. The area has a rich industrial heritage, highlighted by the founding of the Bearpark Coal and Coke Company in 1872, which operated a coal mine until its closure in 1984. This blend of history and industry may be relevant for those researching planning applications in Bearpark, particularly regarding land use and heritage considerations.
Population: 2,064 (2021)
District: County Durham
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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 031A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bearpark.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bearpark.
- 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 Bearpark based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
235 planning applications found near Bearpark.
- DM/26/01611/TPO - Lilburn House 6 Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB
Various tree works to two Common Beech trees protected under TPO-PN1-317 in accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Appraisal Report
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-20 - - Lilburn House 6 Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB
Various tree works to two Common Beech trees protected under TPO-PN1-317 in accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Appraisal Report
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - DM/26/01454/AD - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Advertisement consent for building mounted signage comprising of: -Halo illuminated built up lettering reading Durham Academy, with Durham in brushed stainless steel and Academy and associated logo el
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Advertisement consent for building mounted signage comprising of: -Halo illuminated built up lettering reading Durham Academy, with Durham in brushed stainless steel and Academy and associated logo el
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Discharge of conditions 10 (Hard and soft landscaping works), 12 (External lighting), 13 (Bin store details), 16 (EV charging), 17 (Cycle parking) and 19 (Ecological impact assessment) pursuant to Pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 38 Hilltop Road Bearpark Durham DH7 7TL
Single storey rear extension, gable and first floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Speyside Lodge Woodland Road Bearpark Durham DH7 7DQ
Modifications to first floor dormer window, raised front patio and modification to entrance wall piers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Newmarket House Auton Stile Bearpark DH7 7BP
Prior Notification for the demolition of Newmarket House
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Reservoir House Victor Terrace Bearpark Durham DH7 7DG
Application to Vary Condition 3 (Age of Children) pursuant to application DM/24/03130/FPA to enable occupation of children aged 6-17.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Discharge of Condition 8 (Details of colours and finishes) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
A Non-Material amendment to amend the approved plans (Condition 3) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA through the re-siting of the welfare unit onto the temporary car par and creation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 3 Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB
Large Beech, 25-30% all round reduction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Discharge of Condition 4 (Tree and hedge protection) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Discharge of Conditions 20 (Biodiversity Net Gain Plan) and 21 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) pursuant to Planning Permission No. DM/25/00670/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Woodland Lodge Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB
Crown lifting by approximately 2m, including pruning of soft pendulous growth all round to increase ground clearance and reduce encroachment into the neighbours property and garden/s. Crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 5 Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB
Pruning of three Beech trees to maintain clearances adjacent to the property, over the highway, streetlight, and also neighbours property. - Removal of any visible deadwood, broken branches, pruning s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - 4 South View Terrace Bearpark Durham DH7 7DE
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 5 Woodland Close Bearpark Durham DH7 7EB
Crown and reduce three mature Beech trees (B1, B2 and B3) - TPO-PN1-317
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Full Planning Application for the demolition of existing buildings (EFAA and EFAD) and re-development of Durham Academy, to deliver a new school building with associated landscaping works and internal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
Request for a Screening Opinion in respect of a full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings (EFAA and EFAD) and redevelopment of Durham Academy, to deliver a new school building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-06
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A brief summary of Bearpark in County Durham
Bearpark is a village and civil parish located 2.5 miles west of Durham in County Durham, England. Known for its historical significance, the village is near the ruins of Beaurepaire Priory, a former retreat for Durham monks established in 1258. The area has a rich industrial heritage, highlighted by the founding of the Bearpark Coal and Coke Company in 1872, which operated a coal mine until its closure in 1984. This blend of history and industry may be relevant for those researching planning applications in Bearpark, particularly regarding land use and heritage considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,064 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Bearpark 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 Bearpark a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bearpark includes 2 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 Bearpark
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Bearpark. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bearpark may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Bearpark take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bearpark were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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