Search Copley planning applications
13 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Copley · updated daily · Durham County Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Little Owl Lodge Lynesack Butterknowle Bishop Auckland DL13 5QGApprovedVariation of Condition 3 pursuant to planning permission 6/2009/0144/DM to remove the holiday occupancy restriction and allow permanent residential occupationVariation of ConditionReceived 17 Feb 2025Decided 23 Jun 2025DM/25/00461/VOC
- 3 Lane Head Copley Bishop Auckland DL13 5NDApprovedTwo storey side extension, single storey rear extension, siting of oil storage tank, log store, vehicular access with hardstanding and change of use of land to residential (Retrospective)Full Planning ApplicationReceived 26 Nov 2021Decided 7 Feb 2022DM/21/04024/FPA
- 3 Lane Head Copley Bishop Auckland DL13 5NDApprovedReplace single storey side extension with double storey side extension and erection of single storey rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 4 Apr 2019Decided 26 Jul 2019DM/19/01094/FPA
- 4 Lane Head Copley Bishop Auckland DL13 5NDApprovedSingle storey rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 14 Sep 2018Decided 8 Nov 2018DM/18/02812/FPA
- 1 Lane Head Copley Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 5NDApprovedNon-material amendment pursuant to permission DM/14/03506/FPA to alter materials on first floor east and west elevations from render to cedar claddingNon Material AmendmentReceived 31 Mar 2016Decided 6 May 2016DM/16/01014/NMA
Planning in Copley
Only 1 decision near Copley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Copley in the last 24 months, from Durham County Council's planning register.
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DL13 169 applications in the last 12 months
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About Copley
Copley is a quaint village in County Durham, home to around 400 residents. Located 9 miles west of Bishop Auckland and 6 miles from Barnard Castle, it boasts a picturesque rural setting near the North Pennines. The village's lower section, adjacent to the River Gaunless, features historical structures, including the original chimney from the former Gaunless Valley Lead Mill, making it a notable area for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 400. It sits within the Lynesack and Softley district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Copley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Copley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Copley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Copley 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Copley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Copley.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).