Coundon, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coundon, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coundon are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coundon
Coundon, a historic mining village in County Durham, was noted for its mining activities as early as the twelfth century, according to the Boldon Book. Once a civil parish, it has seen growth over the years, with a population of 2,611 recorded in 2001, rising to 7,139 by 2011. This evolving community offers insights into the region's industrial heritage and current planning dynamics.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £133,180 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: County Durham
- Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
- LSOA: County Durham 058E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coundon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coundon.
- 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 Coundon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Coundon.
- - Koteikan 24 Windsor Terrace Leeholme Bishop Auckland DL14 8HZ
Replacement uPVC windows and door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 2 Newbury Close Leeholme Bishop Auckland DL14 8FN
Single storey extension to form additional bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Durham | Date: 2024-02-28
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A brief summary of Coundon in County Durham
Coundon, a historic mining village in County Durham, was noted for its mining activities as early as the twelfth century, according to the Boldon Book. Once a civil parish, it has seen growth over the years, with a population of 2,611 recorded in 2001, rising to 7,139 by 2011. This evolving community offers insights into the region's industrial heritage and current planning dynamics.
Property prices in Coundon show an average sale price of £133,180, 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 Coundon a particularly low-crime area.
Coundon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Windlestone. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Coundon 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 Coundon
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Coundon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 131 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coundon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 131 days, decisions near Coundon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Coundon were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Grange Hill planning applications
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- Middlestone planning applications
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.