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Planning in Brancepeth

Only 6 decisions near Brancepeth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brancepeth in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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Around Brancepeth

Postcode districts

DH7 222 applications in the last 12 monthsDL15 84 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Durham County Council

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About Brancepeth

Brancepeth is a village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, approximately 8 km (5 miles) from Durham, along the A690 road connecting Durham and Weardale. As of the 2011 census, the population of Brancepeth was 414, making it a small community that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 393 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brancepeth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brancepeth has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brancepeth 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brancepeth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Brancepeth.

The most common types were tree works (13), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brancepeth?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Brancepeth.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brancepeth?
The most common type of planning application near Brancepeth is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brancepeth?
You can search and track planning applications near Brancepeth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.