How long do planning decisions take near Castleside?

The average planning decision time near Castleside is 104 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 Castleside?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Castleside?

The most common type of planning application near Castleside is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Castleside?

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Castleside, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Castleside, County Durham.

County Durham · England · settlement

Planning applications in Castleside are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Castleside

Castleside is a charming village in County Durham, located just southwest of Consett and part of the Healeyfield civil parish. The village centre is easily accessible via the A68 road, which connects Edinburgh and Darlington, and offers convenient links to Consett through the A692 to the east and the North Pennines to the west. Nearby villages include Moorside and The Grove, making Castleside a strategic spot for anyone considering planning applications in this picturesque area.

Population: 1,654

District: Healeyfield

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Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Blaydon and Consett
LSOA: County Durham 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Castleside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Castleside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Castleside.

DM/26/01351/FPA - 16 Hillgarth Castleside Consett DH8 9QD
Front/side single storey extension and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-29
- 16 Hillgarth Castleside Consett DH8 9QD
Front/side single storey extension and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-05-28
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A brief summary of Castleside in County Durham

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castleside a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Castleside includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines. 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 Castleside

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Castleside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.

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

With an average of 104 days, decisions near Castleside take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Castleside were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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