Cleatlam, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cleatlam, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Cleatlam
Cleatlam is a quaint village and civil parish in County Durham, located just south of the larger village of Staindrop. Situated around 11 miles (18 km) west of Darlington, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities.
Population: 85 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton West
- LSOA: Darlington 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cleatlam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cleatlam.
- 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 Cleatlam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Cleatlam.
- - Lartington Water Treatment Works Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9DP
Discharge of Condition 9 (Coal Mining Remediation) of Planning Permission DM/21/04293/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Lartington Water Treatment Works Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9DP
Discharge of Conditions 20 (Biodiversity Net Gain Strategy) and 21 (Biodiversity Management Plan) of Planning Permission DM/21/04293/FPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Lartington Water Treatment Works Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9DP
Discharge of Condition 8 (coal mining investigation and remediation) of Planning Permission DM/21/04293/FPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Cleatlam in County Durham
Cleatlam is a quaint village and civil parish in County Durham, located just south of the larger village of Staindrop. Situated around 11 miles (18 km) west of Darlington, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 85 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Cleatlam show an average sale price of £152,330, 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 Cleatlam a particularly low-crime area.
Cleatlam has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cleatlam, Little Newsham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cleatlam 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 Cleatlam
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cleatlam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cleatlam may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cleatlam were discharge of conditions (1).
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.