Billy Row, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Billy Row, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Billy Row
Billy Row is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just north of Crook. As of the 2001 census, it boasts a population of 824 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £144,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 045C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Billy Row.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Billy Row.
- 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 Billy Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Billy Row.
- - 3 The Old School Billy Row Green Billy Row Crook DL15 9SZ
Re-pollarding of three Lime trees - TPO-CWUDC-3-1974
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Foresters 6 - 7 Railway Terrace Stanley Crook Crook DL15 9RY
Partial change of use of guesthouse to reinstatement no.6 Railway Terrace as a separate dwelling, including internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land To The South West Of West Lodge, 18A Peases West Billy Row DL15 9SY
Proposed detached house and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land Rear West Terrace Billy Row DL15 9SS
Erection of 2no. Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Land Opposite 2 To 7 Albert Terrace Billy Row DL15 9SU
Installation of pedestrian footpath to War Memorial
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Billy Row in County Durham
Billy Row is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just north of Crook. As of the 2001 census, it boasts a population of 824 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Billy Row show an average sale price of £144,110, 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 Billy Row a particularly low-crime area.
Billy Row has one conservation area within its boundaries: Crook. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Billy Row 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 Billy Row
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Billy Row. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Billy Row.
The average decision period of 75 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 Billy Row were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.