How long do planning decisions take near Bournmoor?

The average planning decision time near Bournmoor is 36 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bournmoor?

The planning approval rate near Bournmoor is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bournmoor?

The most common type of planning application near Bournmoor is amendment applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bournmoor?

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Bournmoor, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bournmoor, County Durham.

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About Bournmoor

Bournmoor is a village located in County Durham, England, just a short distance from Chester-le-Street. Its proximity to this larger town makes it a potentially attractive area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.

Population: 1,994 (2021)

District: County Durham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £167,142 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Sunderland
Parliamentary constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South
LSOA: Sunderland 034F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Warnings

1 active flood warning near Bournmoor.

[Warning no longer in force] Tyne and Wear coast

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bournmoor.

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 Bournmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bournmoor.

- Land South East Of Bowes Gate Lodge Lambton Park
Non-Material Amendment to condition 1 of reserved matters approval DM/21/00970/RM (as amended by DM/23/03350/NMA and DM/25/03087/NMA) to amend surface and boundary treatments and chimney details
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 135 Whitworth Park Drive Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6GP
Installation of an air source heat pump (air to water) to replace the existing gas boiler to side of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sunderland | Date: 2023-12-29
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- Lambton Park Development Site At Former County Show Ground Chester Road Bournmoor DH3 4DX
Two totem board signs located to either side of the Eastern Entrance roundabout and one directional sign at the squareabout on Brugeford Way (retrospective) (amended application description 24/01/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Bournmoor in County Durham

Property prices in Bournmoor show an average sale price of £167,142, 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 Bournmoor a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bournmoor includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bournmoor

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bournmoor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bournmoor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bournmoor were amendments (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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