Burnhope, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnhope, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Burnhope
Burnhope is a village and civil parish situated in County Durham, England, with a population of 1,564 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled in the Craghead valley, it lies opposite Stanley and overlooks Lanchester in the Browney Valley, approximately two miles to the west. The village is also conveniently located near Maiden Law to the north and Holmside to the southeast, making it a notable area for planning applications and community developments.
Population: 1,624 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,794 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham
- LSOA: County Durham 024A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnhope.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnhope.
- 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 Burnhope based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Burnhope.
- - Locations Across Burnhope Holmside Lane Burnhope
Display of 30 No. plaques and 1 No. display board associated with the installation of Burnhope Heritage Trail
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Burnhope in County Durham
Burnhope is a village and civil parish situated in County Durham, England, with a population of 1,564 as recorded in the 2011 census. Nestled in the Craghead valley, it lies opposite Stanley and overlooks Lanchester in the Browney Valley, approximately two miles to the west. The village is also conveniently located near Maiden Law to the north and Holmside to the southeast, making it a notable area for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,624 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Burnhope show an average sale price of £197,794, 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 Burnhope a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burnhope 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 Burnhope
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Burnhope.
The most common application types near Burnhope were advertising consent (1).
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.