Burnopfield, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnopfield, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Burnopfield
Burnopfield is a vibrant village in County Durham, England, located approximately seven miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and 15 miles from Durham. Nestled north of Stanley and Annfield Plain, the village sits at an elevation of 564 feet above sea level, with a population of around 4,553 residents. Its proximity to the River Derwent offers potential for various planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 4,533
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £225,017 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnopfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnopfield.
- 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 Burnopfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Burnopfield.
- - 17 The Copse Burnopfield Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 6HA
Single storey replacement rear extension connecting the detached garage to the property to provide additional habitable rooms.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Land West Of West Lea Syke Road Burnopfield NE16 6AU
Outline application for 10no. custom build plots with all other matters (appearance, landscaping, layout, scale) reserved apart from access (amended proposal)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Burnopfield in County Durham
Burnopfield is a vibrant village in County Durham, England, located approximately seven miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and 15 miles from Durham. Nestled north of Stanley and Annfield Plain, the village sits at an elevation of 564 feet above sea level, with a population of around 4,553 residents. Its proximity to the River Derwent offers potential for various planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,533. It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Burnopfield show an average sale price of £225,017, 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 Burnopfield a particularly low-crime area.
Burnopfield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burnopfield, No data available for publication by HE, Lintzford. 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 Burnopfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Strother Hills SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Burnopfield 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 Burnopfield
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Burnopfield. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Burnopfield.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Burnopfield were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.