Bishop Middleham, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop Middleham, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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: £100,195 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- LSOA: County Durham 050D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Warnings
1 active flood warning near Bishop Middleham.
- [Flood alert] Tyne and Wear coast
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
1 planning application found near Bishop Middleham.
- - 52 Roast Calf Lane Bishop Middleham Ferryhill DL17 9AT
T1 (Sycamore) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-24
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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 £100,195, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Middleham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishop Middleham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bishop Middleham were full planning applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.