How long do planning decisions take near Cold Hesledon?

The average planning decision time near Cold Hesledon is 41 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 Cold Hesledon?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cold Hesledon?

The most common type of planning application near Cold Hesledon is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cold Hesledon?

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Cold Hesledon, County Durham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cold Hesledon, County Durham.

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About Cold Hesledon

Cold Hesledon is a village located in the County Durham district of England, now part of the parishes of Murton and Dalton-le-Dale. Situated just east of Murton, the village had a population of 997 as recorded in 1961, making it a small but notable community within the region. This demographic information may be relevant for those considering planning applications or developments in the area.

District: Murton

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £117,547 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: County Durham
Parliamentary constituency: Easington
LSOA: County Durham 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cold Hesledon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cold Hesledon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cold Hesledon.

- Land To The East Of Sea View Walk Murton SR7 9LT
Discharge of Condition 18 relating to verification of M4(2) standards pursuant of planning permission DM/21/03672/FPA.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Cold Hesledon in County Durham

Property prices in Cold Hesledon show an average sale price of £117,547, 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 Cold Hesledon a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cold Hesledon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hesledon Moor East SSSI. 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 Cold Hesledon

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cold Hesledon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cold Hesledon were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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