Butterknowle, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Butterknowle, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Butterknowle are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Butterknowle
Butterknowle is a picturesque village located in Teesdale, County Durham, nestled between the market towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Surrounded by the scenic Gaunless Valley and overlooked by the historic Cockfield Fell—an area rich in archaeological significance, featuring remnants of Roman settlements and the Vavasours coal mine, the earliest documented inland colliery—Butterknowle offers a unique blend of rural charm and historical depth, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
District: Lynesack and Softley
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Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 042B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Butterknowle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Butterknowle.
- 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 Butterknowle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near Butterknowle.
- - Land North Of Merrisgill Stone Row Butterknowle DL13 5PF
Replace garages with new bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - Land And Buildings To The West Of Royal Oak Inn Pinfold Lane Butterknowle DL13 5NX
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials), 4 (windows, doors and garage door) and 5 (hard and soft landscaping) pursuant to permission DM/21/01620/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-03-15
View full details - - 36 Copley Bent Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5QS
Prior Notification for a multi use agricultural shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-02-11
View full details - - 5 Diamond Terrace Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5PE
Single storey front and rear replacement extensions. Raising of roof height and attic conversion to form additional bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-08-03
View full details - - Land And Buildings To The West Of Royal Oak Inn Pinfold Lane Butterknowle DL13 5NX
Erection of apartment to include cellar/workshop (demolition of existing barn)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-04-30
View full details - - Fair View Stone Row Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5PF
Erection of 2 stables, tack room and hay store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-04-06
View full details - - Fern Grove Farm 36 Copley Bent Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5QS
Erection of an agricultural general purpose building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-07-09
View full details - - 10 Diamond Terrace Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5PE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-05-20
View full details - - 7 Stone Row Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5PF
Two storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2019-03-05
View full details - - Land And Buildings To The West Of Royal Oak Inn Pinfold Lane Butterknowle DL13 5NX
Demolition of existing building and erection of new house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-09-21
View full details - - Fern Grove Farm Holiday Cottages 36 Copley Bent Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5QS
Conversion of outbuilding to form one bedroom holiday cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-12-05
View full details - - Land And Buildings To The West Of Royal Oak Inn Pinfold Lane Butterknowle DL13 5NX
Erection of 1 no. dwelling and storage facilities
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-08-07
View full details - - 23 Pinfold Lane Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5NX
Raise roof height and two storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-07-17
View full details - - Land To The West Of Kinross Garden View Butterknowle DL13 5PB
Dormer bungalow and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-06-26
View full details - - Fern Grove Farm 36 Copley Bent Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5QS
Erection of an agricultural general storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-04-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Greenway Pinfold Lane Butterknowle DL13 5NU
Further discharge of Condition 3 (roof material only) of Planning Permission DM/14/02343/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-03-08
View full details - - 23 - 24 Pinfold Lane Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5NX
Change of use from A1 newsagent to form part of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-01-04
View full details - - Ferngrove Farm 36 Copley Bent Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5QS
1 No. dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-07-15
View full details - - 19 Pinfold Lane Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5NX
Single storey extension on south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-05-23
View full details - - 11A Pinfold Lane Butterknowle Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5NX
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-02-23
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A brief summary of Butterknowle in County Durham
Butterknowle is a picturesque village located in Teesdale, County Durham, nestled between the market towns of Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Surrounded by the scenic Gaunless Valley and overlooked by the historic Cockfield Fell—an area rich in archaeological significance, featuring remnants of Roman settlements and the Vavasours coal mine, the earliest documented inland colliery—Butterknowle offers a unique blend of rural charm and historical depth, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. It sits within the Lynesack and Softley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Butterknowle a particularly low-crime area.
Butterknowle has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cockfield. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Butterknowle 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 Butterknowle
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Butterknowle. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Butterknowle.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Butterknowle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Butterknowle were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- South Side planning applications
- Copley planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.