Bishop Middleham, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop Middleham, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishop Middleham are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bishop Middleham
Bishop Middleham is a village located in County Durham, England, with a population of 1,275, according to the 2011 census. Situated near Sedgefield, the village offers a mix of rural charm and community amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,259 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £102,353 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 054A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop Middleham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop Middleham.
- 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 Middleham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
135 planning applications found near Bishop Middleham.
- - 52 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AT
T1 (Sycamore) - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 52 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AT
T1 Sycamore - fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 5 Stoneybeck Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BL
Certificate of lawfulness of a proposed development for the partial demolition of existing extension, modification including additional external walls, internal alterations, flat roof construction wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 4 Bishops Court Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9DA
1) Mature sycamore - prune to boundary 2) Laylandii hedge - reduce height to previous cuts and trim sides
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Land At Town End Farm High Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AR
Discharge of Condition 11 pursuant to planning permission DM/17/01642/FPA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - 13 The Green Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BE
Retention of lean-to porch extension to front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-10-05
View full details - - Valley View House Town End Farm Court Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BU
Proposed external works, paving lawn, installation of steps, landscaping of bank & heightening of walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-08-21
View full details - - 20 The Green Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BE
Replace existing conservatory with a single storey rear brick extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 12 High Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AR
Change of use of shop attached to west elevation of existing residential property to form an additional ancillary room as part of the existing dwelling, with no proposed external operational works. (a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-05-11
View full details - - The Old School House Front Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AJ
Trim back overhanging trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - 18 South View Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BA
Creation of dropped kerb into classified road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-12-06
View full details - - 8 High Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AR
Crown reduction by approximately 3-4 metres to 3 elderberry trees and 1 sweet chestnut tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-10-26
View full details - - 87 Stoneybeck Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BN
Extension/alteration of existing detached double garage to rear and change of use from residential (use class C3) to holistic massage therapy business (use class Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-08-31
View full details - - 7 Insula Cottages Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AY
Timber fence to front (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - 29 The Green Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BE
Extension to existing garage (resubmission of previous approved planning application DM/22/00631/FPA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - 17 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AT
Proposed two storey extensions to the front and side (Resubmission of previous planning application DM/22/01173/FPA)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-08-19
View full details - - 17 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AT
Proposed two storey extensions to the front and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-04-20
View full details - - 16 High Street Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AR
Single storey rear extension, detached garage and 1.2m fence/gates to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-04-05
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Valley View House Town End Farm Court Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BU
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential for siting of dog kennel, pen and associated landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - 29 The Green Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9BE
Extension to existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-03-01
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A brief summary of Bishop Middleham in County Durham
Bishop Middleham is a village located in County Durham, England, with a population of 1,275, according to the 2011 census. Situated near Sedgefield, the village offers a mix of rural charm and community amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,259 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Bishop Middleham show an average sale price of £102,353, 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 Middleham a particularly low-crime area.
Bishop Middleham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop Middleham. 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 Bishop Middleham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bishop Middleham Quarry SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bishop Middleham 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 Middleham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Middleham. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Bishop Middleham.
The average decision time of 52 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 Middleham were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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