Bishop Auckland, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
About Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish located at the meeting point of the River Wear and the River Gaunless in County Durham, England. Situated 12 miles northwest of Darlington and southwest of Durham, it serves as a key area for planning applications, with its rich historical context and evolving infrastructure offering diverse opportunities for development.
Population: 16,131 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 058C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop Auckland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop Auckland.
- 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 Bishop Auckland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bishop Auckland.
- - 1 Walmer Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 6NW
Single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 36 Newlands Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 6AL
First floor gable extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - St Marys Presbytery Vart Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6PQ
Demolition of existing porch and construction of new single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 6 Richmond Avenue Bishop Auckland DL14 6NQ
Non material amendment of planning approval of DM/24/03436/FPA to change converted garage from storage to garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 39 Watling Road Bishop Auckland DL14 6RP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Bus Depot Morland Street Bishop Auckland DL14 6JG
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Contaminated Land), Condition 5 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 7 (Landscaping), Condition 8 (Demarcation line details) and Condition 20 (Build Programme for Surfa
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-08-08
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A brief summary of Bishop Auckland in County Durham
Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish located at the meeting point of the River Wear and the River Gaunless in County Durham, England. Situated 12 miles northwest of Darlington and southwest of Durham, it serves as a key area for planning applications, with its rich historical context and evolving infrastructure offering diverse opportunities for development. The Town has a population of approximately 16,131 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Bishop Auckland show an average sale price of £133,180, 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 Bishop Auckland a particularly low-crime area.
Bishop Auckland has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishop Auckland, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Auckland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishop Auckland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishop Auckland were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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