Cockerton, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cockerton, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Cockerton
Cockerton is a north-western area of Darlington within County Durham, England, characterized by the Cocker Beck, which flows into the River Skerne. The Denes, a series of valley parks established in the early 20th century, enhance the local landscape. Cockerton's proximity to Mowden, Branksome, West Park, and Faverdale makes it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
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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: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cockerton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cockerton.
- 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 Cockerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Cockerton.
- - 22 Moorlands Road Darlington DL3 9JR
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a 4 bed HMO (Use Class C4) from a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - 26/00317/FUL - 7 Waterside Darlington DL3 9AF
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-08 - - 169 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 9ND
Proposed felling of a 1 No Laburnum tree within a conservation area under a 5 day notice exemption
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Oakview Estates Limited Hollyhurst 118 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 9LN
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - fell 7 No. Leylandii trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 49 Pierremont Crescent Darlington DL3 9PA
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Demolition of the existing extension and the erection of a replacement single storey rear extension incorporating the installation of 3-no. roof li
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 267 Carmel Road North And Land Adjacent Darlington DL3 9TA
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - felling of various trees as per arborist report
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Woodland Road Darlington
Installation of 1 no. cabinet within verge
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 267 Carmel Road North And Land Adjacent Darlington DL3 9TA
Demolition of dwelling, outbuildings and existing boundary wall and fencing to facilitate the change of use of the area to public highway/open space, together with construction of new retaining bounda
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 6 Barlow Street Darlington DL3 9NX
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use - as a domestic dwelling with 24 hour care provided by resident staff (Use Class C3b)(1 no. resident, upto 2 no. carers)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Outside 52 Cockerton Green Darlington DL3 9EU
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 9m medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Land At Woodland Villa 5 Greystones Drive Darlington
Works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 1962 (No.3) A2 - 1 no. Sweet Chestnut crown reduction works upto 1.5m to east side (20%)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 21 Highbury Road Darlington DL3 9NF
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of a single storey side extension incorporating the insertion of 2 no. rooflights (amended description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 19 Cockerton Green Darlington DL3 9EG
Notification to carry out works to 3 No. Maple trees in a designated conservation area - T1 crown reduction by 10 ft and crown thinning away from neighbouring property, T2 and T3 crown thinning/genera
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Cockerton in County Durham
Cockerton is a north-western area of Darlington within County Durham, England, characterized by the Cocker Beck, which flows into the River Skerne. The Denes, a series of valley parks established in the early 20th century, enhance the local landscape. Cockerton's proximity to Mowden, Branksome, West Park, and Faverdale makes it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Cockerton 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 Cockerton a particularly low-crime area.
Cockerton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: West End, Darlington Town Centre, Stockton & Darlington Railway: Northgate, Cockerton Village. 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, Cockerton 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 Cockerton
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Cockerton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cockerton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cockerton were tree works (13), outline applications (9), telecoms (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Faverdale planning applications
- Mowden planning applications
- Branksome planning applications
- Darlington planning applications
- Hummersknott planning applications
- Rise Carr planning applications
- Harrowgate Village planning applications
- Blackwell planning applications
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