Search Butterknowle planning applications
98 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Butterknowle · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land To The South Of Highfield Breckon Hill Butterknowle DL13 5QAAwaiting decisionErection of 5no. dwellings with associated access (resubmission of DM/22/03737/FPA)Received 22 Aug 2025DM/25/01895/FPA
- Heatherdene Farm Low Wham Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5JEAwaiting decisionErection of an agricultural general purpose storage building pursuant to DM/25/01056/PNAPrior ApprovalReceived 9 Jul 2025DM/25/02090/PA56
- Rose Cottage 20 The Slack Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5HTAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing bungalow and outbuilding and erection of replacement dwelling and integrated kennels to rear (Partially Retrospective)Received 27 Jun 2025DM/25/00487/FPA
- Heatherdene Farm Low Wham Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5JEApprovedErection of an agricultural general purpose storage buildingPrior Notification AgricultureReceived 16 Apr 2025Decided 28 May 2025DM/25/01056/PNA
- Heatherdene Farm Low Wham Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5JEApprovedAttic conversion with increased roof height and two dormer windows to front, replacement windows doors and porch, rear extension, decking, and removal of render to reveal original stone (description amended)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 4 Apr 2025Decided 5 Aug 2025DM/25/00954/FPA
Planning in Butterknowle
Only 3 decisions near Butterknowle in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Butterknowle in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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Around Butterknowle
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DL13 169 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Durham County Council
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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. It sits within the Lynesack and Softley district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Butterknowle area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Butterknowle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Butterknowle, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Butterknowle.
The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (1).