Causey, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Causey, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Causey
Causey is a village located in County Durham, England, just north of Stanley. Its proximity to nearby towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community projects.
District: Stanley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Gateshead
- Parliamentary constituency: Gateshead Central and Whickham
- LSOA: Gateshead 019G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Causey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Causey.
- 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 Causey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Causey.
- - The Grange Hedley Lane Kibblesworth NE16 5EQ
Change of use of two holiday lets to bring them as part of the adjacent attached dwelling house (The Grange, Hedley, West Farm, Marley Hill), including external alterations to front entrance porch, ne
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Hedley West Farmhouse Hedley Lane Kibblesworth NE16 5EQ
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR EXISTING USE/DEVELOPMENT: Continued occupation of the property as a dwellinghouse without compliance with condition 6 of 1062/89 as held to still be in force by decision
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Mount Cottage Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Erection of a detached double garage with annex accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - Beamish Park Hotel Beamish Burn Road Marley Hill Gateshead NE16 5EG
Application for the approval of Reserved Matters relating to access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to Outline Planning Permission Ref. DC/19/01078/OUT (additional information rece
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - Mount Cottage Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Erection of a detached garage and a detached annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-11-02
View full details - - Car Park Causey Row Causey NE16 5EJ
Change of use from car park to mobile trader/catering business pitch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-07-05
View full details - - Mount Cottage Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Erection of a detached garage and a detached annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2022-02-17
View full details - - Southfield House Beamishburn Road Beamish NE16 5EG
Proposed Single storey side extension - amended 20/7/21
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2021-05-17
View full details - - Parkhead Farm Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Agricultural building to store animal feed and farm machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2021-01-22
View full details - - 2 Causey Old School Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Reduce height of 1 no. Birch tree (T2) by 2m and reduce overhanging stem of 1 no. Birch tree (T3) by 2m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2020-10-19
View full details - - Beamish Park Hotel Beamish Burn Road Newcastle Upon Tyne
Erection of self-catering holiday lodge accommodation (use class C3), associated car parking, hard and soft landscaping, engineering works and demolition of existing structures (additional information
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2019-10-22
View full details - - Causey House Causey Row Causey Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EJ
Conversion of stables and garages to 3 no. holiday cottages and retention of static caravan as annex to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-12-21
View full details - - Mount Cottage Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential curtilage for existing dwelling and formation of new driveway, gates and new access to existing road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-07-30
View full details - - Land North Of Causey Row Causey NE16 5EJ
Erection of an agricultural building for arable crop storage (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-06-22
View full details - - Land North West Of Causey Row Causey NE16 5EJ
Erection of an agricultural building for arable crop storage (resubmission)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-05-24
View full details - - Land North Of Causey Row Causey NE16 5EJ
Erection of an agricultural building for arable crop storage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Durham | Date: 2018-02-22
View full details - - Southfield House Beamish Burn Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
REMOVAL OF CONDITION 7 (Occupancy Restriction) of 489/87
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gateshead | Date: 2017-11-17
View full details - - 2 Causey Old School Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Works to 3 No. Silver Birch trees (prune canopy by 1.5m on side adjacent to house and prune branch overhanging neighbouring property by 2m), 1 No. Sycamore tree (remove 3 lowest branches adjacent to p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-05-22
View full details - - Mount Cottage Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Two storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2017-03-23
View full details - - 2 Causey Old School Beamishburn Road Beamish Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5EG
Non-material amendment to allow the rendering of the garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Durham | Date: 2016-06-27
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A brief summary of Causey in County Durham
Causey is a village located in County Durham, England, just north of Stanley. Its proximity to nearby towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community projects. It sits within the Stanley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Causey a particularly low-crime area.
Causey has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Beamish Burn. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Causey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Causey Bank Mires SSSI, Ridley Gill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Causey 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 Causey
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Causey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 299 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Causey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 299 days, decisions near Causey take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 10-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Causey were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.