How long do planning decisions take near Carlton?

The average planning decision time near Carlton is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Carlton?

The planning approval rate near Carlton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Carlton?

The most common type of planning application near Carlton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Carlton, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Carlton, County Durham.

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About Carlton

Carlton is a village and civil parish located in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees within County Durham, England. With a population of 726 as recorded in the 2011 census, it lies just a few miles north-west of Stockton-on-Tees and near the village of Redmarshall, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 825 (2021)

District: Stockton-on-Tees

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £154,624 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
LSOA: County Durham 048C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Carlton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carlton.

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 Carlton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Carlton.

- Land North Of Letch Lane And California Farm Horseclose Lane Carlton Stockton On Tees
Engineering operations including the installation of an underground cabling connection and associated infrastructure from California 2 Solar Farm to California Farm Solar Farm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Meadow Sweet Cottage Battersby Green Carlton Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1PN
Certificate of lawfulness for the siting of a caravan within the domestic curtilage for ancillary residential use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 3 Roseberry Gardens Carlton Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1FG
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension, replacement of the existing garage door with a window and installation of window to side. (Garage conversion)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 28 Cleveland Drive Carlton Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1FF
Erection of a single storey extension to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Land South Of Gately Moor Reservoir Near Redmarshall Stockton-On-Tees
Information to discharge conditions no7 (Treatment of Infrastructure) and no21 (External lighting) of planning approval 22/1499/FUL - Proposed solar farm (49.99mw) and energy storage together with all
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-04-18
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- 1 Garth Close Carlton Stockton-on-Tees TS21 1EQ
Erection of single storey rear extension to existing garage to include new pitched roof over existing flat roof garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-10-03
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- 8A Poplars Lane Carlton Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1QE
Application to pollard 3no Willow trees and 3no Ash trees (G1) of Tree Preservation Order 411 (00.8.5.412).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Carlton in County Durham

Property prices in Carlton show an average sale price of £154,624, 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 Carlton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Carlton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitton Bridge Pasture SSSI. 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 Carlton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Carlton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Carlton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Carlton were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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