Boldron, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boldron, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Boldron
Boldron is a picturesque village located in the Pennines, near Barnard Castle in County Durham. Once part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it became administratively part of County Durham on 1 April 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 113 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 067D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boldron.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boldron.
- 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 Boldron based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Boldron.
- - Coatesgarth Boldron Barnard Castle DL12 9RF
T1 - Single Mature Ash Tree - Crown reduction up to 25% and remove deadwood. - TPO-CCD-48-2013
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Boldron House Boldron Barnard Castle DL12 9RF
Underground fed, full fibre connection and associated works to front of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Boldron in County Durham
Boldron is a picturesque village located in the Pennines, near Barnard Castle in County Durham. Once part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it became administratively part of County Durham on 1 April 1974, following the Local Government Act 1972, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 113 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boldron a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boldron includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilmond Scar SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Boldron 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 Boldron
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Boldron. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boldron may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boldron were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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.