Cotherstone, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cotherstone, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
About Cotherstone
Cotherstone is a charming village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just south of the River Tees. Known for its rich heritage, the village is particularly famous for Cotherstone cheese, a delicacy that has been celebrated since at least 1858, making it a point of cultural interest for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 554 (2021)
District: County Durham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 064H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cotherstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cotherstone.
- 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 Cotherstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Cotherstone.
- - Gilmour House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QE
Felling of one Fir/leylandii tree - (Section 211 notice)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 6 Sunnycroft Cottages Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QF
New and replacement windows and doors, new rooflights, new shed/garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Cleveland House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PG
Demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension and replacement with a new single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mount Pleasant Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PF
Complete removal of multi-stemmed, self-seeded Elm tree growing out of wall to allow repairs to be undertaken to stone boundary wall and building
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Low Lathbury Moor Road Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9PL
T4 leylandii - retrospective application to fell too a stump
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land To The North East Of Glenleigh Cotherstone DL12 9QW
Tree No. 2 on the site plan is to be removed for safety reasons.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land To The East Of Ashbourne Cotherstone DL12 9PR
Remove two sycamore trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 6 Sunnycroft Cottages Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QF
Felling of one Apple Tree - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Castle Brae Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QW
Felling of Number 53 - Ash tree - Section 211 notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Pound House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ
Pound House Cotherstone Tree Preservation Order 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Pound House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QJ
Removal of two dead Ash trees Removal of one Ash tree with estimated 50% die back, fungal infection and decayed branch above a public bench 30% Crown reduction of a Beach
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Four Winds Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QW
Detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Brook House Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QB
Large Weeping Willow Tree overhanging the B6277. Proposal is to reduce the overhang back to the original trunk of the tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 18 Fitzhugh Court Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QU
Installation of 16 solar panel on front roof. Associated battery storage to west elevation in locked steel cabinet. EV charger on side of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Castle Brae Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QW
Conversion of field shelter to hobby room/workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - The Butts Cotherstone Barnard Castle DL12 9QE
Discharge condition 3 (Joinery details) pursuant to planning permission DM/23/03372/FPA and listed building consent DM/23/03373/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Cotherstone in County Durham
Cotherstone is a charming village and civil parish located in County Durham, England, just south of the River Tees. Known for its rich heritage, the village is particularly famous for Cotherstone cheese, a delicacy that has been celebrated since at least 1858, making it a point of cultural interest for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 554 (2021 estimate). It sits within the County Durham district.
Property prices in Cotherstone show an average sale price of £218,510, 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 Cotherstone a particularly low-crime area.
Cotherstone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lartington, Cotherstone. 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 Cotherstone includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Baldersdale Woodlands SSSI, Shipley and Great Woods SSSI, Cotherstone Moor SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Pennines; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): North Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): North Pennine Moors. 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, Cotherstone 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 Cotherstone
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Cotherstone. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cotherstone.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cotherstone were tree works (12), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.