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Planning in Castle Eden

Only 6 decisions near Castle Eden in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Castle Eden in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.

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About Castle Eden

Castle Eden is a quaint village located in County Durham, England, just south of Peterlee and Hutton Henry, and adjacent to the A19 and the scenic Castle Eden Dene. Known for its historical significance, the village was once home to the Castle Eden Brewery, famous for producing Castle Eden Ale, making it an area of interest for those exploring local heritage and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 660 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Castle Eden 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 Castle Eden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Castle Eden has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castle Eden 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 Castle Eden, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Castle Eden.

The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Castle Eden?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Castle Eden.
What types of planning applications are most common near Castle Eden?
The most common type of planning application near Castle Eden is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Castle Eden?
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