Cowpen Bewley, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cowpen Bewley, County Durham.
County Durham · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cowpen Bewley are administered by Darlington Borough Council. View the full Darlington Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cowpen Bewley
Cowpen Bewley is a village located within the parish of Billingham, in the Stockton-on-Tees district of County Durham, England. Once a civil parish, it had a population of 706 in 1931, making it a small but significant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
District: Billingham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £208,339 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stockton-on-Tees
- Parliamentary constituency: Stockton North
- LSOA: Stockton-on-Tees 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cowpen Bewley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cowpen Bewley.
- 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 Cowpen Bewley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
107 planning applications found near Cowpen Bewley.
- - 2 Village Farm Cowpen Bewley Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 4HS
Section 211 notice to remove 1no Poplar (TG2) close to ground level and treat stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Orchard Farm Cowpen Bewley Billingham TS23 4HS
Change of use of detached annexe to 1no residential dwelling house. Erection of 1.8m and 1.2m boundary fencing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - Manor Farm Cowpen Bewley Billingham Stockton-on-Tees TS23 4HS
Section 211 notice to monolith to 2 metres 1no Ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Colemans Nook Farm House Cowpen Bewley Road Billingham TS23 4HR
Application for the conversion of detached workshop to an annexe to include dormer window and new windows. Installation of roof lights and new windows to the front and rear of existing side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 2 Village Farm Cowpen Bewley Billingham TS23 4HS
Section 211 notice to crown reduce 1no Willow tree and 1no White Poplar tree by 25%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - The Thistles Cowpen Bewley Road Billingham Stockton-on-Tees TS23 4HR
Section 211 notice to prune back 1no Hawthorn tree and 1no Oak from the neighbouring areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Orchard Farm Cowpen Bewley Billingham TS23 4HS
Section 73 to remove condition no3 (use of annex) of planning approval (20/0772/FUL) - Single storey extension to existing detached annexe. Demolition of existing stable building,
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Land North Of Caswells Lagonda Road Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham TS23 4JA
Application for the creation of new vehicular access to Lagonda Road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Caswells Lagonda Road Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 4JA
Erection of 2no detached industrial storage buildings to include hard standing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2024-01-12
View full details - - Cowpen Bewley Substation The Green Billingham
Exemption notice to install new H pole substation at Cowpen Bewley substation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2023-11-20
View full details - - The Old Mill Cowpen Bewley Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 4HS
Proposed Installation of 12 panel Photovoltaics to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - Communication Station Macklin Avenue Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham TS23 4BY
Notice under regulations 5 of electronic communications code regulations to remove 2no existing stacked cabinets and replace with 1no new cabinet and associated ancillary works thereto.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2022-10-07
View full details - - The Bull Pens Cowpen Bewley Billingham TS23 4HR
Conversion of existing detached garage into 1no dwellinghouse to include single storey extension to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2022-09-13
View full details - - Land North Of Caswells Lagonda Road Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham TS23 4JA
Revised application for the erection of 20 light industrial/employment units
Status: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2022-04-05
View full details - - The Old Mill Cowpen Bewley Billingham TS23 4HS
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2021-11-25
View full details - - Land North Of Caswells Lagonda Road Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham TS23 4JA
Erection of 22 light industrial/employment units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2021-11-18
View full details - - Magnum Industrial Estate Lagonda Road Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham
Retrospective application for two additional light industrial units.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2021-09-24
View full details - - COWPEN BEWLEY LANDFILL SITE SEAL SANDS LINK ROAD BILLINGHAM TS23 4HS
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Section 73 application to vary condition no.3 (Temporary Permission) of planning approval 11/1425/EIS to extend the life of the composting facility to 31 December 20
Status: Permitted | Council: Hartlepool | Date: 2021-03-02
View full details - - Land East Of Unit 4 Daimler Drive Lagonda Road Cowpen Lane Industrial Estate Billingham TS23 4JD
Information to discharge condition no6 (construction management plan), no7 (soft landscaping) of planning approval 20/1054/FUL - Erection of 15 light industrial units (Use Class B1) with associated pa
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2021-02-17
View full details - - School House Cowpen Bewley Billingham TS23 4HS
Erection of single storey attached garage to side and installation of door/windows to existing rear elevation (garage conversion)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Stockton-on-Tees | Date: 2020-09-10
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A brief summary of Cowpen Bewley in County Durham
Cowpen Bewley is a village located within the parish of Billingham, in the Stockton-on-Tees district of County Durham, England. Once a civil parish, it had a population of 706 in 1931, making it a small but significant community for those considering planning applications in the area. It sits within the Billingham district.
Property prices in Cowpen Bewley show an average sale price of £208,339, 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 Cowpen Bewley a particularly low-crime area.
Cowpen Bewley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cowpen Bewley. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cowpen Bewley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast. 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, Cowpen Bewley 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 Cowpen Bewley
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Cowpen Bewley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cowpen Bewley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Cowpen Bewley were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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