Bowes, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowes, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Bowes
Bowes is a quaint village and civil parish in County Durham, nestled in the scenic Pennine hills near Barnard Castle. Known for its historic Bowes Castle, the area boasts a small population of 442 as of 2021, making it an intriguing spot for planning applications related to heritage and rural development.
Population: 442 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 064H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowes.
- 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 Bowes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Bowes.
- - East Byre Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HU
The tree is an alder which has previously been pollared and reduced to a 2.5m stump.Consent is sought to remove the remaining stump and replant two silver birch trees along the boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Bromhead Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HT
Removal 4no Sycamores
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 1 Maurice Close Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HD
Erection of single garage to side of property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Grey Dykes Back Lane Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HN
Cypress (T1) - Fell. Cypress (T2) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 7 The Annums Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9LP
Creation of parking area for 3 vehicles to the rear. With partial demolition of the wall and creation of an area of hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - East Byre Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HU
Erection of car port and alterations to first floor window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Quern House 6 Low Road Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9JU
Replacement of front gates, siting of shed, retention of existing pergola and alterations to conservatory roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 4 The Annums Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9LP
Replace single storey extensions with two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - Bowes Cemetery Back Lane Bowes DL12 9HB
Proposed works to trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-10-11
View full details - - 4A Unicorn View Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HW
Remove three of the lower branches and pruning to T1. Ash
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-04-06
View full details - - Greta Villa Back Lane Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HN
Conservatory to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-10-08
View full details - - 1 Low Road Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9JU
Single and two storey extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-09-22
View full details - - Greta View Barn Low Road Bowes DL12 9HX
Conversion and extension of barn to form dwelling with associated vehicle access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-02-04
View full details - - Croft Barn Back Lane Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HR
Discharge of conditions 3 (sample panel) and 4 (windows, doors, rooflights) pursuant to permission DM/17/01529/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-10-27
View full details - - Croft Barn Back Lane Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HR
Demolition of corrugated outbuilding, repair and alterations to roof structure of stone barn including provision of rooflights. Alterations to roof of lean-to outbuilding and repairs and wall infill t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-05-09
View full details - - Kiln Cottage Back Lane Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HP
Single storey extension to front and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-09-22
View full details - - Greta View Barn Low Road Bowes DL12 9HX
Conversion of barn to form residential dwelling including the provision of a side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-07-27
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Holme Lea Maurice Close Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9HD
Non-material amendment to permission 6/2011/0347/DM for revisions to ground levels, boundary walls between plots, windows details and positions together with alterations to approved landscaping scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-02-12
View full details - - Garage Block The Annums Bowes
Prior notification for demolition of garage block
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-12-23
View full details - - Town End House Low Road Bowes Barnard Castle DL12 9JU
Conservatory to side
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2015-11-03
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A brief summary of Bowes in County Durham
Bowes is a quaint village and civil parish in County Durham, nestled in the scenic Pennine hills near Barnard Castle. Known for its historic Bowes Castle, the area boasts a small population of 442 as of 2021, making it an intriguing spot for planning applications related to heritage and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 442 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Bowes show an average sale price of £218,510, 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 Bowes a particularly low-crime area.
Bowes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bowes. 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 Bowes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowes Moor SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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, Bowes 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 Bowes
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bowes. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bowes maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bowes were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), outline applications (1). 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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