Brancepeth, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brancepeth, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
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.
Population: 393 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brancepeth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brancepeth.
- 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 Brancepeth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Brancepeth.
- - West Wood Bridge Lane Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DT
T1 - Birch Tree - Reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5 metres. T2 - Birch Tree - Reduce height and spread by approximately 1.5 metres. Removal of lower-level deadwood within Pine and Conifer
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Tanglewood Bridge Lane Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DT
Crown lift by 1.5 metres to Tree 1-Yew tree, removal of one low hanging branch to improve shape and aesthetics of Tree 5-Maple- TPO-PN1-315
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Land South East Of Whitworth Lane Brancepeth
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Part 6 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for 4 Bay open sided pole barn constructed from l
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - West Wood Bridge Lane Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DT
T3 European Larch - Fell, T4 Birch - Birch Tree - 2 metre crown reduction. Section 211 notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Hoppy Acres The Village Brancepeth Durham DH7 8EL
T1. Willow - crown reduce/ reshape by 5m and prune back from the vegetable plot - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 6 The Village Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DG
Golden Lawson Cypress - fell as 6m high, 3m diameter, overshadowing neighbouring courtyards and roots may start to interfere with dividing wall foundations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 3 Foxes Row Brancepeth Durham DH7 8DH
T1 Yew- reduce the height by 5m and prune back the overhang on the roadside by 4m T2 Yew- prune back from the road by 4m T3 Yew- fell as close to current ground level as practical
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Golf Club House Brancepeth Durham DH7 8EA
Removal of Beech tree - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Brancepeth in County Durham
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brancepeth a particularly low-crime area.
Brancepeth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brandon, Brancepeth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Brancepeth includes 4 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 Brancepeth
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Brancepeth. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Brancepeth.
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 Brancepeth were tree works (10), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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